Chris Ringland Solita Nebbiolo
A vibrant red wine with fragrant red cherry, rose petal, and earthy spice, perfect with rich pasta dishes
Chris Ringland Solita Nebbiolo from Adelaide Hills, Australia, is a vibrant, dry red (still) wine crafted from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. This vegan and vegetarian-friendly wine undergoes wild yeast fermentation and extended maturation for 36-48 months in new French oak Demi-muids, followed by further bottle ageing. It offers a fragrant bouquet of red cherry, rose petal, cranberry, and anise. The palate is bright and finely poised with taut acidity and polished tannins, revealing flavours of blood orange, raspberry, and earthy spice, leading to a precise, mineral-laced finish. A versatile choice, it pairs beautifully with rich dishes like Ossobuco Milanese or tagliatelle with porcini and sage butter.
75.0CL , 14.9% ABV , Vintage: 2020
Vinification
Grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness and rigorously sorted to ensure only the finest fruit is used. The fully de-stemmed grapes undergo wild yeast fermentation in 1 new French oak Demi-muid, which is then used again for the maturation of the wine. Maturation: in Demi-muid oak for 36-48 months with further maturation in bottle for up to 7 yrs prior to release.
Flavour profile
This vibrant Nebbiolo offers a strikingly aromatic bouquet of red cherry, rose petal, and cranberry with hints of anise. On the palate, it is bright and finely poised, revealing flavours of blood orange, raspberry, and earthy spice, leading to a precise, mineral-laced finish.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 16-18°C, decanting for an hour or two will enhance its complex aromas.