Look out for a southern star this Christmas
Christmas in Australia is quite different to the traditional white Christmas of countries in the northern hemisphere. And while most of us still subscribe to a traditional roast turkey, the holiday season for Australians is a great time to catch up with friends and enjoy the summer sun with some casual dining. So it's the perfect time to explore some of the dazzling wines emerging from the sunny, southern regions of Italy including Sicily, Sardenga and Campania. We've put together a four pack sampler perfect for Christmas Lunch or even a Boxing Day BBQ
Feudi Di San Gregorio
Fiano di Avellino 2007From the Sorbo Serpico region in Campania, this is a great example of the Fiano di Avellino varietal. Its dry mineral structure in flavour is balanced by ripe pear and citrus notes. Straw yellow with green glints it offers an elegant, fresh fruit and floral aroma. It is easy drinking and refreshing. Great with seafood or you could just sip it all day.
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Planeta
Sicilia Merlot Vintage 2005Sicilia Merlot Vintage 2005 From one of Sicily's star producers, this is an outstanding wine that is rich and powerful in its dark fruit, tar, licorice and earthiness. Plump and accessible in style, this wine drinks beautifully now but will continue to impress. The prefect wine for Christmas dinner. And the perfect Christmas gift.
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Antonio Argiolas
Rosé di Sardegna Serralori 2007A combination of Cannonau, Bovale, Monica, Carignano grapes, this is a refreshing yet substantial rose and a great example of its sunny, island home of Sardegna. Muted pink offering a delicate, intense and fruity aroma with a lively flavour, this is a versatile wine that works with the seafood platter just as well as the BBQ chops.
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Donnafugata
Chardonnay Entellina Chiaranda Vintage 2006Hailing from Entellina Chiaranda, this is a polished wine with personality and elegance, combining power and gentility. It displays aromas of ripe yellow fruit, especially apples, and notes of peaches and vanilla fused with peanut butter. A classic for a hot Australian Christmas.
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