Longview Fresco 2019

Cellar for up to 7 years. No need to decant before serving.

The Longview estate was a working dairy for most of the last century until the arrival of the Saturno family. Today brothers Mark and Peter manage the 65 hectare estate together, making the most of the excellent terroir to produce top quality Australian wines inspired by classic French and Italian grapes.

The climate here is relatively cool thanks to the estate’s location near the Mt Lofty Ranges on gentle rolling hills some 45 minutes away from Adelaide. To preserve freshness the brothers plant their white grapes on south-facing slopes, while their black grape varieties are planted on warmer north-facing slopes.

This light and elegant red was inspired by young and vibrant Italian table wines which are designed to pair well with informal family dinners and big plates of pasta and pizza. The main component is Nebbiolo along with a smaller proportion of Pinot Nero, Sangiovese and Barbera. To preserve plenty of freshness and aromatics the grapes were fermented and matured in stainless steel tanks. Bursting with bright red cherry, strawberry and deeper notes of dark plum and bramble, this easy-drinking wine is a great match for all kinds of dishes ranging from hard cheeses and charcuterie to roasted duck, tomato-based pasta dishes and vegetarian mains.