2022 Billy Button The Elusive' Nebbiolo

Bright, savoury and beautifully textured — modern Australian Nebbiolo done right. Delicate yet complex, with red cherry purity, rose petal florals and the fine, grippy tannins and vibrant acidity that make Nebbiolo one of the world's most captivating and food-friendly red varieties.

Named for Nebbiolo's notoriously elusive character — 92 points and one of Australia's most exciting cool-climate alternative red expressions at $30.

92 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

Alpine Valleys, VIC

$30 a bottle
The Elusive • Nebbiolo • Billy Button • Alpine Valleys

"Bright, savoury and beautifully textured — modern Australian Nebbiolo done right. Delicate yet complex, with red cherry purity, rose petal florals and the fine, grippy tannins that make this one of Australia's most captivating cool-climate alternative red expressions."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Bright ruby with a translucent, garnet-tinged core — pale, luminous and deceptively delicate.

Aroma:
Fragrant and complex with:

• red cherry and dark plum
• dried rose petal and violet florals
• tar, spice and earthy complexity
• dried herbs and subtle leather nuance

Classic Nebbiolo aromatics with Alpine Valleys cool-climate precision — fragrant, savoury and deeply compelling, with the dried rose and tar character that defines great Nebbiolo in any context.

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

• red cherry, dark plum and dried fruit
• dried rose petal and earthy complexity
• tar, spice and savoury nuance
• fine, grippy tannins of exceptional quality
• vibrant acidity delivering precision, tension and extraordinary length

The wine delivers red fruit purity with savoury complexity, combining Alpine Valleys' cool-climate precision with Nebbiolo's signature dried rose, tar and fine tannin character — a genuinely exciting and food-friendly Australian alternative red.

Finish:
Long and savoury with lingering red cherry, dried rose, tar and fine, grippy tannins.

Critical Acclaim

92pts – Halliday Wine Companion

About The Elusive Nebbiolo

The Elusive — named for Nebbiolo's notoriously elusive character, a variety that demands patience, precision and deep understanding to reveal its extraordinary complexity. Billy Button is one of the Alpine Valleys' most celebrated alternative variety specialists, founded by Jo Marsh — one of Australia's most respected and passionate alternative variety winemakers. Their commitment to showcasing the extraordinary potential of cool-climate Victorian alternative varieties has produced some of Australia's most exciting and distinctive red wine expressions, and The Elusive Nebbiolo is among their most celebrated.

It represents:

• cool-climate Alpine Valleys Nebbiolo from one of Australia's most celebrated alternative variety specialists
• Billy Button's mastery of Nebbiolo's notoriously elusive character — bright, savoury and beautifully textured
• outstanding value for a 92-point, food-friendly Australian Nebbiolo

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2022
• Variety: Nebbiolo
• Region: Alpine Valleys, VIC
• Producer: Billy Button
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2032

Food Pairings

• Truffle pasta
• Osso buco
• Porcini risotto
• Aged Parmesan
• Bresaola
• Venison ragù

Why We Love It

This is bright, savoury and beautifully textured Australian Nebbiolo from one of the country's most passionate and celebrated alternative variety specialists.
At $30 (on sale from $35), it delivers 92-point Halliday quality and a genuinely exciting Nebbiolo experience at an outstanding price.

A must-have for lovers of savoury, food-friendly alternative reds and great-value Australian cool-climate wine.