Pikes ‘Luccio’ Sangiovese 2023, Pikes Wines, Clare Valley, South Australia. This vibrant Clare Valley Sangiovese from Polish Hill River vineyards seduces with ripe cherries, crushed florals, dark cherry and red currant aromas, laced with brambly spice, clove and subtle earthiness that builds enticingly in the glass. The palate bursts with juicy cranberry, pomegranate, blackcurrant and red fruits, delivering a soft, slippery middle, fine persistent tannins and cleansing acidity for a medium-bodied thrill of pure Italianate joy.​

Generous yet structured, the Pikes Luccio Sangiovese 2023 weaves viscous red and black cherries, softly baked raspberries and strawberry with earthy compression – a food-loving charmer that’s dangerously slurpable now or cellars beautifully for 2-5 years. Pair this gem with mushroom speck pizza, Neapolitan classics, prosciutto platters or roast duck to ignite its moreish, savoury seduction.​