Tar & Roses Local Hero Barolo 2019 is a captivating Australian‑made Barolo, crafted in partnership with Giovanni Rosso in Serralunga to celebrate Nebbiolo’s haunting mix of perfume and structure. This Local Hero Barolo 2019 is seriously classy gear that punches well above its weight.

In the glass you get claret‑red colour with crimson edges, and aromas of Campari, orange peel, new leather, fresh tobacco, rose petal and rich black cherry rolling into rosehip, red cherry, aniseed, cola and fruit peel. The palate is long and layered, all dark cherry and subtle earth, with bold, mouth‑filling tannins that are firm, tarry and savoury yet surprisingly supple once it’s had a big splash in the decanter.

This Tar & Roses Local Hero Barolo 2019 is crying out for slow‑cooked, porky richness – think porchetta, pork shoulder ragù, osso buco or creamy polenta with braised beef. It’ll also shine with truffle pasta, mushroom dishes and aged hard cheeses if you want to lean into the wine’s more earthy, classical Barolo side.