From northern Italy, Marzemino is native to Trentino and has a lineage to Shiraz.
Dense in colour with a bright purple hue, it suggests something bigger and weightier than it ultimately delivers. Squishy blueberries, juicy cherries and red plums bring plenty of delight. It took a little time to get in a groove, but by day two, it was unquestionably better, with the fruit finding greater shape and flow. The tannins are delicate and unobtrusive, tapping away gently as though not wanting to cause a ruckus. A bright line of acidity injects energy and keeps everything moving along nicely. This sits firmly in the fruit-forward camp rather than the savoury spectrum, making for an easy and enjoyable drink.90/100
Region: Yarra Valley
