Rutherglen Estate Sangiovese 2024 is crafted by winemaker Marc Scalzo from De Bortoli’s Shelley’s and Melville’s vineyards on the eastern edge of the Rutherglen region. A multi-clone Sangiovese of elegance and character from what promises to be one of the standout vintages of the last ten years. Vibrant red with brick red hues, aromas of red berries, cherries, spice, and dried herbs, with balanced cherry and strawberry varietal characters on the palate, mouth-coating powdery tannins, and a quaffable savoury finish.
Appearance
Vibrant red with brick red hues — the classic, inviting colour of a Rutherglen Sangiovese from multiple clones grown on gravel, clay, and alluvial soils, harvested in the cool of the morning and fermented on skins for seven days for optimal colour and tannin extraction.
Aroma
Red berries, cherries, and spice with nuances of dried herbs — the expressive, elegant bouquet of a multi-clone Sangiovese from Shelley’s and Melville’s vineyards, where the original plantings of two different Sangiovese clones and the highly regarded MAT7 clone combine to add complexity and aromatic depth.
Palate
Balanced cherry and strawberry varietal characters with integrated oak — supported by mouth-coating powdery tannins and a quaffable savoury finish. Elegant, approachable, and deeply enjoyable, with the structure to cellar gracefully for up to eight years.
Pairs With
Pizza, pasta, and traditional Italian cuisine — hearty homemade minestrone with parmesan and crusty white bread, bruschetta, lightly cured meats, and vegetables. Sangiovese’s natural affinity for Italian food is on full display here, with the powdery tannins and savoury finish making Rutherglen Estate Sangiovese a deeply natural and satisfying partner for the table.
