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Pizzini King Valley Sangiovese 2006 Sangiovese primacy (locally) is neck and neck really, with Mark Lloyd of Coriole (McLaren Value) and Alfred Pizzini (King Valley) both planting in the same year - 1985. At least I think that’s the case…although I’m sure someone will pipe up and correct me if I’m mistaken… It smells of cherry, almonds and aniseed/licorice - typical of the variety. On the palate medium bodied, fresh and energetic with firm dry grippy tannins and meaty flavours of cherry, earth and bitter almond. It’s dry, refreshing to drink and shown to its best advantage with food. Really enjoyable wine. 91 points Gary Walsh, Winorama Fred and Katrina Pizzini have been grape growers in the King Valley for over 20 years with 66 hectares of vineyard. Grape growing (rather than winemaking) still continues to be the major focus of activity, but their move into winemaking has been particularly successful, and I can personally vouch for their Italian cooking skills. It is not surprising, then, that their wines should span both Italian and traditional varieties. James Halliday Sangiovese, of course, is the grape of Tuscany, and is one of the Italian varieties which the grape growers of the King Valley of Italian extraction have planted with relish. Just because it has a link back home does not give it any inherent status, but this is a very nice wine. James Halliday