Serve with slow‑braised duck ragu, grilled lamb cutlets with rosemary or a tomato‑based pasta with olives and chilli, best enjoyed in a relaxed, BYO‑style dinner with friends who appreciate aromatic, savoury reds. This Ravensworth Estate Sangiovese 2023 Canberra release is a compelling buy for those who want a structured, food‑friendly red with brightness and finesse rather than heavy oak or excessive alcohol.

Ravensworth Estate Sangiovese 2023 from Canberra opens with a lifted, red‑fruited intensity drawn from the cool slopes around Canberra, shaped by winemaker Bryan Martin with a focus on perfume, acidity and fine‑grained tannins. This wine is an excellent choice for those who enjoy modern Italian‑style reds that balance sour cherry and raspberry with a hint of dried herbs and iron‑like mineral grip.

On the nose there is sour cherry, red plum and raspberry layered with a hint of dried thyme, bay leaf and a whisper of black pepper, framed by bright acidity and a light‑to‑medium body. The palate is juicy yet focused, with a long, savoury finish that rewards both immediate drinking and short‑term cellaring.