R'dotto Royale
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-cooked beef ragu, wood-fired sausage pizza, roasted eggplant parmigiana
✨ Technical Specifications
Inspired by 'Il Ridotto', the famous 17th-century Venetian gambling house where masked patrons risked fortunes in secret, RedHeads R'dotto Royale represents a daring winemaking gamble. Rather than sticking solely to traditional South Australian Shiraz or Cabernet, the winemakers rolled the dice on classic Italian grape varieties planted in the warm soils of South Australia. This intriguing blend captures the theatrical, masquerade spirit of Venice with the bold, sun-drenched character of Australian terroir. Handcrafted in small batches, the wine undergoes traditional fermentation and careful oak aging to balance the naturally vibrant acidity and rustic tannins of its Italian heritage with rich, fleshy dark fruit flavors.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in the early 2000s as an unconventional garagiste collective in South Australia, RedHeads was created to liberate talented winemakers from corporate constraints and allow them to craft expressive, small-batch passion projects. Today operating from a purpose-built, eco-friendly winery in the Barossa Valley, the producer focuses on sustainable viticulture, utilizing solar energy, water reclamation, and gentle, hands-on production methods. Sourcing prime fruit from dedicated growers across South Australia's premier sub-regions, RedHeads crafts daring, fruit-forward wines that challenge conventional styles. The winery is acclaimed for its distinct, vividly labeled portfolio, headlined by rich, characterful reds such as Dogs of the Barossa Shiraz, Whip-Hand Cabernet Sauvignon, and innovative multi-varietal blends.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Barbera
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%