The Protero Nebbiolo is a light-to-medium-bodied, highly fragrant, and structurally complex red wine from the cool-climate heights of the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. Produced under the expert guidance of Stephen Pannell, this release stands as one of the country's premium benchmarks for the variety, masterfully capturing its classic, savory structural bite.
- Aromas: Strikingly perfumed with redcurrant, sour cherry, dried rose petals, leather, tobacco, and an earthy touch of forest floor.
- Palate: Taut and intensely savory with crunchy pomegranate, cranberry flavors, high-wired natural acidity, and a serious matrix of dusty tannins.
- Style: Authentic Nebbiolo that trades simple fruit sweetness for structural tension, old-school savory volume, and a long, chalky finish.
- Winemaking: Sourced from the unique Protero vineyard in Gumeracha, given traditional extended skin maceration, and matured in large, old oak vats.
- Cellaring: Fascinating right now for its aromatics, but structurally built to cellar and evolve beautifully for 5 to 10 years.
- Food Pairing: An absolute champion at the table, pairing perfectly with truffle dishes, slow-cooked duck ragu, roasted pork belly, or charcuterie.
A unique red that trades muscular weight for pure, artistic symmetry. It delivers a deeply satisfying wave of sophisticated dark fruits and structural spice, yet stays incredibly polished and light on its feet from start to finish.