SOMOS AGLIANICO RED WINE
750 ML BOTTLE • MCLAREN VALE, AUSTRALIA
MCLAREN VALE • SOUTH AUSTRALIA
"The free-spirited and artisanal vision of Australian wine created by Somos Wines. A minimalist interpretation of the legendary Italian Aglianico variety, produced in single-vineyard micro-lots in McLaren Vale, with natural winemaking, wild fermentation, and a strictly dry profile packed with wild berries, spices, and vibrant freshness."
Artisanal Character, Vibrant Terroir, and Minimal Intervention Winemaking
The Somos Aglianico Red Wine 750 ml is a micro-lot wine jewel crafted by Somos Wines, the alternative and avant-garde project conceived by the creators of Juguette Winery in South Australia. With a decidedly dry profile, this wine explores Mediterranean varieties best adapted to the coastal terroir of McLaren Vale. Hand-vinified with native wild yeasts, partial natural fermentation, and aged for 10 months in neutral oak barrels, this Aglianico is neither filtered nor fined to preserve its maximum purity. The result is a red wine of immense freshness, polished crunchy tannins, aromas of wild berries, exotic spices, and an enveloping minerality. Available with full guarantee at LaCava.shop.
1. Technical Product Details
Product Name: Somos Aglianico Red Wine 750 ml.
Winery / Producer: Somos Wines (Juguette Winery / Mauricio Ruiz Cantú & Ben Caldwell).
Specific Origin Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia.
Grape Varieties: 100% Aglianico (Grape of Italian Origin Adapted to McLaren Vale).
Wine Type: Artisanal Red Wine with Minimal Intervention.
Sweetness Classification: Dry (Vibrant acidity, mineral tannins, and zero sweet residual sugar).
Aging: 10 months maturation in neutral French oak barrels, bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Alcohol Content: 13.5% - 14.0% Vol.
Net Content: 750 ml Bottle.
Serving Temperature: 16°C - 18°C.
SKU / MPN: AU-SOM-AGLIANICO-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Vivid garnet red with deep violet hues and a medium-high intensity, showing a slight natural turbidity as it is unfiltered.
Nose: Intriguing, rustic, and highly spiced nose. Notes of wild blackberries, ripe raspberries, black plums, freshly ground black peppercorn, fine leather, dried tobacco leaves, and a delicate nuance of spiced salami and damp earth stand out.
Palate: Broad entry with a firm and intense structure. Its excellent natural acidity surprisingly balances the power of the Aglianico grape. Granular and enveloping tannins that provide character without being aggressive, a long, spicy finish with a marked mineral presence.
3. Enological Tasting Profile
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
Precision Gourmet Pairing (Extended): Due to its gastronomic acidity and spicy character, it pairs extraordinarily well with traditional Italian stews such as wild boar or veal ragù, eggplant parmesan lasagna, ossobuco alla Milanese, game meats (venison and duck), lamb barbecue, pressed pork rind tacos, spicy stews with ancho chile, artisanal prosciutto and arugula pizza, artisanal cured charcuterie, and intense aged cheeses like Pecorino Romano, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and aged Manchego.
Suggested Moments:
- Carne Asada: Excellent alternative to accompany marbled cuts, artisanal sausages, grilled bone marrow, and charred vegetables.
- Family Meal: The ideal red wine to headline Sunday banquets with homemade pasta, roasted meats, and charcuterie boards.
- Business: A disruptive and high-end author's wine, perfect for executive dinners with sommeliers or discerning connoisseurs.
- Special Celebration: Ideal for toasting at gourmet gatherings, private tastings among friends, and high-level pairing dinners.
frequently asked questions (FAQS)
What is the specific origin and winery of this wine?
It is made by Somos Wines (sister project of Juguette Winery) in the coastal valley of McLaren Vale, South Australia.
Is Somos Aglianico Red Wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
This red wine has a strictly dry profile, characterized by its firmness on the palate, vibrant natural acidity, and zero sweet residual sugar.
What grape variety is Somos Aglianico made from?
It is made from 100% Aglianico grapes, a variety originating from southern Italy expertly adapted to the soils of McLaren Vale.
At what temperature is it recommended to serve?
It is recommended to serve at a temperature between 16°C and 18°C. Briefly decanting is recommended to open up its spicy aromas.
What are the best pairing options?
It brilliantly accompanies stews, meat ragù, lasagna, lamb barbecue, grilled cuts, duck, artisanal pizza, and intense cured cheeses.