Mada Bit of Heaven Sangiovese 2023 from the Bit of Heaven vineyard in Wombat, Hilltops is a bright, mid‑weight sangio that’s all about juicy red fruit, spice and easy charm without losing its savoury edge. It opens with sweet and sour cherries, redcurrant, kirsch and red plum alongside florals and Middle Eastern spice, with a subtle earthy note from the Hilltops clay loams.

On the palate it’s medium‑bodied and very drinkable, with those cherry and redcurrant flavours carried on crunchy acidity and framed by fine, soft Sangiovese tannins that bring a gently dry, savoury finish. De‑stemmed and gently fermented for around three weeks, then matured in old oak, it keeps oak influence in the background so the Bit of Heaven Sangiovese 2023 fruit really shines while still feeling structured enough to handle food and a few years in the cellar.

Mada Bit of Heaven Sangiovese 2023 is a natural on the table with tomato‑based pasta, lasagne, wood‑fired pizza, grilled sausages, roast pork with herbs, charcuterie or hard cheeses, where its red fruits, spice and savoury grip absolutely click. It’s also spot‑on as a bistro red – mid‑weight, charming and versatile enough for everything from mid‑week pasta to a Sunday roast.