Longview Saturnus Nebbiolo Riserva 2023 from Longview in the Adelaide Hills is a serious, small‑batch Nebb that takes their already excellent Saturnus up a notch in depth, tannin and age‑worthiness. It’s drawn from the best Nebbiolo parcels on the Macclesfield ridge, off mature plantings that Longview has been nurturing since the mid‑90s. Think Barolo‑inspired structure with a distinctly cool‑climate Hills edge.

In the glass, expect pale, bright cherry red colour with lifted red berries, sour cherry skin, dried rose, orange rind, anise and dusty spice, backed by earthy, ferrous notes. The palate is medium‑bodied but powerful – taut red fruits, cherry flesh and blood‑orange acidity over fine, chewy, graphite‑like tannins that run long and dry. It’s pretty and perfumed yet firmly structured, built to unfurl over a decade or more.

This is crying out for truffle‑topped mushroom risotto, braised lamb shanks, osso buco, rich tomato‑based ragu or aged pecorino and hard alpine cheeses. It will also sing alongside game birds, duck, or a roasted beetroot and fennel dish that can handle the tannin and acidity. If you’re chasing benchmark Australian Nebbiolo with real gravitas, Longview Saturnus Nebbiolo Riserva 2023 should be high on your hit‑list.