2023 Sangiovese

2023 Ringer Reef Sangiovese

2023 Ringer Reef Sangiovese is a dry, light to medium-bodied red wine from Victoria’s Alpine Valleys. It has savoury aromas, dark cherry fruit flavours, fine tannins and subtle, food-friendly acidity that gives the wine lovely shape and longevity.

This is one of those under-the-radar food wines that makes dinner feel easy. It is delicious with grazing plates, Friday night pizza, long lunches and casual meals where you want a red that brings flavour without feeling too heavy. Fine tannins add a savoury edge, while the fruit keeps everything generous and approachable.

Wine details

Vintage: 2023
Region: Alpine Valleys, Victoria
Variety/style: Sangiovese
Producer: Ringer Reef Winery
Grown/made by: Holm family, Porepunkah
Alcohol: 13.5%
Body: Light to medium
Sweetness: Dry
Acidity: Subtle and food-friendly
Tannin: Fine
Tasting notes: Dark cherry, savoury spice, dried herbs, red fruit, fine tannin
Winemaking: Fermented and left on skins for eight weeks of extended maceration, then matured for 12 months in older barrels
Best served: At room temperature
Food pairing: Grazing plates, pizza, tomato-based dishes, charcuterie, antipasto, hard cheese, roast vegetables, casual Italian-style meals
Occasion: Friday night pizza, lunch-time red, grazing boards, long lunches, casual dinners, cellar door discovery
Cellaring: Enjoy now or cellar until 2030
Bottle size: 750ml
Price: $35 AUD

Best for

This wine is a good choice if you are looking for:

• a dry Victorian Sangiovese

• a light to medium-bodied red wine from the Alpine Valleys

• an Australian Sangiovese under $40

• a savoury red wine to serve with pizza

• a lunch-time red that will not feel too heavy

• a food-friendly red wine for grazing plates or antipasto

• an under-the-radar red wine from a small family-run winery

• a red wine with dark cherry, dried herb and savoury spice notes

FAQs

Is this Sangiovese dry or sweet?
This is a dry Sangiovese with dark cherry fruit, savoury aromas, fine tannins and subtle food-friendly acidity.

What does this Sangiovese taste like?
It has dark cherry fruit flavours, savoury spice, dried herb notes and fine tannins. It is light to medium-bodied, with enough structure to work beautifully with food.

What food does this Sangiovese go with?
It is delicious with grazing plates, Friday night pizza, antipasto, charcuterie, tomato-based dishes, hard cheese and relaxed Italian-style meals.

Is this a heavy red wine?
No. This is a light to medium-bodied red, making it a great option for lunch, casual dinners or anyone who wants flavour without too much weight.

Where is this wine from?
This wine is made by Ringer Reef Winery in Porepunkah, in Victoria’s Alpine Valleys wine region.

How is this Sangiovese made?
It was fermented and left on skins for eight weeks of extended maceration, then matured for 12 months in older barrels. This helps build savoury character, fine tannins and gentle structure. (Ringer Reef Winery)

What does extended maceration mean?
Extended maceration means the wine spends extra time on grape skins after fermentation. For this Sangiovese, it helps build savoury flavour, fine tannins and food-friendly texture.

Can I cellar this Sangiovese?
Yes. It is drinking well now, and the subtle acidity will help it age. Enjoy now or cellar until 2030.

Why choose Sangiovese?
Choose this when you want a red wine that loves food. It is not trying to be big or showy. It is savoury, flexible and very handy to have on the table when pizza, grazing plates or a long lunch are involved.

If you like this Sangiovese, you may also enjoy:

• NV Sparkling Rosé, for dry pink bubbles with hints of rose petal and strawberry

• 2025 Rosé, for a dry, delicate wine with strawberry and rose petal notes

• 2022 Nebbiolo, for a savoury, structured red with Italian varietal charm

• 2023 Montepulciano, for a fuller red with generous fruit and food-friendly depth