2022 Shy Susan Sangiovese

Arguably Australia’s best Sangiovese — a wine of breathtaking purity, finesse and structural class

96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points – Campbell Mattinson

RRP $65 → Your Price $60

The Top Sangiovese in Australia • Rare • Elegant • World-Class Precision

“Arguably Australia’s best Sangiovese — a wine of breathtaking purity, finesse and structural class.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Vibrant ruby with a luminous crimson edge — youthful, pure and beautifully expressive.

Aroma:
A soaring, fragrant bouquet that sets this wine apart.
Expect notes of:

• sour cherry & red currant

• wild strawberry

• rose petals & dried herbs

• subtle spice, cedar & mineral lift

Beautifully perfumed and unmistakably high-class Sangiovese.

Palate:
Elegant, detailed and seamlessly structured — Tuscany meets Tasmania.
Flavours unfold in waves:

• cherry, cranberry & pomegranate

• fine savoury spice

• dried herbs & subtle earthy complexity

• incredible acidity giving brightness and drive

The tannins are superbly fine, long and refined — the hallmark of elite Sangiovese.

Finish:
Long, crystalline and mouth-watering, with lingering cherry, mineral tension and savoury finesse.

Critical Acclaim

• 96pts – Halliday Wine Companion
  “Immaculate structure, purity and definition.”

• 95pts – Campbell Mattinson
  “Superb detail and drive — a beautifully crafted Sangiovese.”

This is widely considered the top Sangiovese produced in Australia.

About Shy Susan

Shy Susan is one of Alpine Valley’s rising stars, crafting small-batch wines with extraordinary precision and purity.
Their Sangiovese is sourced from meticulously farmed cool-climate vineyards, giving:

• vibrant fruit

• natural acidity

• structure

• aromatic lift

A benchmark for the variety in Australia.

Food Pairings

• Porchetta & roast pork

• Tomato-based pasta dishes

• Charcuterie & aged Pecorino

• Lamb ragu

• Wood-fired pizza

Why We Love It

A top-tier, ultra-refined Sangiovese that rivals serious Chianti Classico and coastal Tuscan wines — yet unmistakably Victorian in its brightness and energy.

At $60, this is one of the most compelling premium Sangioveses in the country.

A must-have for Italian wine fans and collectors alike.