Winemaker Notes
Grown by the Ludaš Family at their Renmark West vineyard, these Montepulciano vines speak for themselves. Prometheus's minimal intervention philosophy means the cherry, blackberry and herbs will captivate and delight.
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Wine Enthusiast
High-toned aromas of cherry and licorice are fringed in peppercorn, clove and dried herbals on this instantly likable Riverland Montepulciano. The palate has a lovely crunch of acidity and powdery tannins with succulent fruit throughout.
Montepulciano is the second most planted red variety in Italy after Sangiovese, though it is achieves its highest potential in the region of Abruzzo. Consistently enticing and enjoyable, Montepulciano enjoys great popularity throughout central and southern Italy as well. A tiny bit grows with success in California, Argentina and Australia. Somm Secret—Montepulciano is also the name of a village in Tuscany where, confusingly, they don’t grow the Montepulciano grape at all! Sangiovese shines in yet another Tuscan village, here making the reputable wine called Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
South Australia is the historic heart of Australian wine, a great wine capital of the world, and home to some of the most famous regions. It produces more than 80% of Australia’s premium wine from some of the oldest vines in the world. There is an abundance of varieties and wide spectrum of styles to explore. From the rogue to refined, discover Australian wines that are far from ordinary.