Coriole Sangiovese 2005 Tuesday, Aug 22 2006
Tasting Notes and Australia and McLaren Vale and Wines of the Month and Top Value and Variety and Red and sangiovese et al
Sangiovese was first planted by Coriole in 1985 in the McLaren Vale, and this is the 19th vintage of the wine (I think). This grape is ideally suited to a warm maritime climate, which makes McLaren ideal, and Coriole is one of the best producers of this varietal in Australia.
The nose shows black cherries, plums and dark dusty spices: allspice, cinnamon, a sprinkle of nutmeg and cloves. There is also a touch of malt. The palate shows cherry fruits, with a drying dusty savouriness. It is medium weight, and has a satisfying gnawishness, with soft and ripe tannins. A very good example indeed, really quite lovely, with acid, tang, spice, ripe fruits and savoury dry spices all rolled into one. With time, some savoury stony chewiness emerged – I think this might also handle a bit of aging too. And finally, the price – it is really $17? A bargain at this price.
Rated : 91 Points
Tasted : Aug06
Alcohol : 14.0%
Price : $17
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2006 - 2010+
Source : Winery Sample
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11 Responses to “Coriole Sangiovese 2005”
August 22nd, 2006 at 10:44 pm
Yep, this is good gear. Best sangiovese I’ve had from Coriole and outdoes the recent Pizzini release for both class and value.
August 23rd, 2006 at 8:06 am
This sounds VERY nice. I’ll go and look for one now.
GW
August 23rd, 2006 at 8:11 am
GW
At 8am? I guess the sun is up over a yardarm somewhere?
My preference is for sparkling black shiraz and bacon sandwiches for breakfast, but sang should do just as well..
August 23rd, 2006 at 8:13 am
Oh yes. Not quite so literally. Maybe on the weekend.
GW
August 23rd, 2006 at 8:16 am
Seriously though, will have to look out for this one in a couple of weeks.
Any tasmanians note: the David Johnston/Tasmanian Wine Centre tastings are on again soon! Woo hoo!
August 23rd, 2006 at 10:07 am
I actually drunk this last night. It is a ripper. Value for money it is amazing.
August 23rd, 2006 at 12:39 pm
I thought it looked better than their Brunello clone. Any one try that. I should have reviewed em b4 I left because I had ‘em side by side. Neil, do you agree?
August 23rd, 2006 at 1:51 pm
Yep, I’ve tried the brunello clone only sangiovese, which came in a mixed pack of Coriole’s Italian gear. From memory, I liked it better than the 2004 normal sangiovese, but the 2005 beats it hands down.
August 23rd, 2006 at 2:34 pm
Here is what I thought:
On the nose, it is quite brambly with dried herbs, anice, dark cherries and spicy oak coming through. The palate starts out quite full with dark fruits filled with lovely sweet fruit, cloves, bright acidity and mulberry. It finishes quite savoury with some nice and dry tannins. This should age well in the medium term.
September 1st, 2006 at 9:56 pm
Taswegians don’t forget…the Tasmanian Wine Centre tastings are on this weekend!
March 12th, 2007 at 7:17 pm
At a recent dinner party with friends this wine, together with some Gippsland Pinot Noirs, was among the acknowledged “you beaut” wines. Coriole’s best Sangiovese yet by far!