Topper’s Mountain Nebbiolo

Topper’s Mountain Nebbiolo 2022 from New England is a lifted, savoury Australian Nebbiolo with real personality, bringing together rose, sour cherry and spice in a cool-climate style that feels both precise and layered.

Expect sandalwood, mulch, sour cherry, orange pekoe and tobacco leaf, with classic Nebbiolo structure, chalky tannins and a long, dry finish. Earlier Topper’s Mountain notes show delicate florals, dark cherry, anise and robust texture, so Topper’s Mountain Nebbiolo 2022 should feel aromatic, savoury and elegantly firm.

It is a beautiful match for osso buco, slow-braised beef, mushroom ragù or roast duck, where its acidity and tannin can cut through richness with ease. This is the sort of Nebbiolo that rewards a bit of air and brings a distinctly Italianate feel to the Barossa-free, high-country table.