Oh, the Longview team continue to expand their range of quality Nebbiolo wines. After the highly successful Longview “Juno” Rosato has wowed everyone, Longview have created this sparkling release. Winemaking sees hand picked grapes, whole bunch pressed and only free run juice taken. Cool ferment in stainless steel, then secondary ferment using the traditional method (in bottle). 2 years on lees before disgorgement with a dosage of 5.0g/l. Only 80 dozen made. Clear glass with fine etching, bottled under crown seal. Only available at Longview Cellar Door and via their website.

Longview, Fortuna, Sparkling Rosato, Nebbiolo, Adelaide Hills, 2021

Pale dusky orange hue. Fast, hyperfine beading. Fabulous nose: ‘Cherry Ripe,’ choc orange, pink rock salt, musk and rosewater, fine brown spices and a little fresh kidskin leather. Incredibly tight and refined mousse. Straight line palate with intense acid drive and long length. A little chalkiness through the tail with very good persistence that grows and grows. A fine first release of this ‘trial.’

RRP: $45
Alc: 13%
Rating: 93/100

Wine sample courtesy of Longview Vineyard