2022 Billy Button Rosso

A vibrant and characterful Alpine Valleys Italian-inspired red blend — fresh and expressive, with red cherry and dark plum intensity, spice and earthy complexity and the extraordinary food-friendly energy and cool-climate precision that makes Billy Button's Rosso one of the most exciting and approachable Italian varietal expressions in the country.

Rosso — Italian for red. Jo Marsh's Alpine Valleys take on the great Italian red blend tradition. Gold Medal and 91 points at just $24.

Gold Medal | 91 Points – The Wine Front

Alpine Valleys, VIC

$24 a bottle
Italian-Inspired • Rosso • Billy Button • Alpine Valleys

"Rosso — Italian for red. Jo Marsh's vibrant, characterful Alpine Valleys take on the great Italian red blend tradition — fresh, expressive and utterly food-friendly."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby with excellent clarity — vivid, vibrant and inviting.

Aroma:
Fresh and complex with:

• red cherry and dark plum
• raspberry and dark berries
• violet florals and spice
• earthy complexity, dried herbs and pepper — the hallmarks of Italian varietal character

An Italian-inspired red blend of extraordinary aromatic freshness and complexity — the varieties seamlessly integrated, with the earthy, spiced character that defines great Italian red wine in any context.

Palate:
Medium to full-bodied with fine tannins and fresh, vibrant acidity.
Expect layers of:

• red cherry, dark plum and raspberry
• dark berries and concentrated fruit
• spice, dried herbs and earthy complexity
• violet florals and fine mineral freshness
• fresh acidity delivering energy, balance and length

The wine delivers red fruit vibrancy with Italian-inspired complexity, combining Jo Marsh's celebrated minimal-intervention winemaking with the Alpine Valleys' cool, high-altitude terroir and the earthy, spiced character that defines great Italian red wine.

Finish:
Long and satisfying with lingering red cherry, spice, earthy complexity and fine tannins.

Critical Acclaim

Gold Medal

91pts – The Wine Front

About Billy Button Rosso

Billy Button is a celebrated Alpine Valleys producer founded by Jo Marsh — one of Australia's most respected and pioneering alternative variety winemakers, with a singular focus on showcasing the extraordinary potential of Italian and other alternative varieties in the Alpine Valleys' cool, high-altitude terroir. Rosso — Italian for red — is Jo Marsh's Italian-inspired red blend, drawing on the great tradition of Italian red wine blending to create a wine of extraordinary freshness, food-friendliness and everyday drinkability at an outstanding price.

It represents:

• vibrant, characterful Alpine Valleys Italian-inspired red blend from one of Australia's most celebrated and pioneering alternative variety winemakers
• Jo Marsh's approachable expression of the great Italian red blend tradition in an Alpine Valleys cool-climate context
• outstanding value for a Gold Medal, 91-point, food-friendly Italian-inspired red blend

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2022
• Style: Italian-inspired red blend
• Region: Alpine Valleys, VIC
• Producer: Billy Button
• Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2028

Food Pairings

• Pasta al ragù
• Pizza with cured meats
• Grilled lamb cutlets
• Charcuterie and salumi
• Aged Parmesan or Pecorino
• Slow-braised beef

Why We Love It

This is vibrant, characterful Alpine Valleys Italian-inspired red blend from one of Australia's most celebrated and pioneering alternative variety winemakers.
At $24, it delivers Gold Medal and 91-point quality and outstanding Italian-inspired character at an exceptional everyday price.

A fridge staple — the perfect everyday Italian-inspired red for any occasion.