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  ByCasey Bryan Hours Posted on February 19, 2021 February 21, 2021 Hours Updated February 21, 2021
  Tasted: 19 February 2021
  In the glass it's a plum red shade. Red fruits, herbs and leather/tobacco notes rise up from the glass. While in the mouth it's bright acidity worked really well with the tomato based dish. It's fruit forward, juicy, smooth and über drinkable.
  Tasted: 12 March 2019
  I love spaghetti bolognese night, especially when Mr. Spittoon cooks 😉
  It also means a night for red wine in stemless glasses, as we like to pretend we're in Italy. If only!!
  After receiving this sample of Altero 2018 Sangiovese from Fleurieu Peninsula (SA) recently, I knew it was was destined for Spag Bol night. Thank you Cellarmasters!
  If you didn't see my recent post about Altero, it's a new range from winemaker Mike Farmilo. As he describes on the back label:
  An explorative collection of wines created from alternative grape varietals. Built to challenge your palate, these wines are packed with soul and complexities like no other".
  Here's what Mr. Spittoon and I thought:
  It's a pretty ruby red shade in the glass. On the nose, it's a cherry bomb, full of fresh vibrant fruit. In the mouth, those juicy cherries follow through from the nose and are laced with a hint of spice, tea leaves and a lick of strawberry. A delicious match with our good old spag bol.
  And only $15 by the bottle in a case!
  Post Tags: #altero wines#fleurieu peninsula#sangiovese
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