Description

Totino Estate Francesco Shiraz 2016 is a bold and expressive red wine from the elevated vineyards of Adelaide Hills, South Australia. Crafted in small batches from 40-year-old vines, this wine is dedicated to Francesco's father and son, celebrating their passion, generosity and perseverance. Deep dark red in colour, it showcases complex aromas of ripe berries, black fruit, pepper and warming spices. Rich and layered on the palate, with dark chocolate, savoury oak and fine-grained tannins, this Shiraz delivers an elegant structure and a persistent, satisfying finish.

Product Details

Brand: Totino Estate

Country: Australia

Region: Adelaide Hills, South Australia

Vintage: 2016

Grape Variety: Shiraz

Alcohol Volume: 14.9% ABV

Standard Drinks: 8.8

Bottle Size: 750mL

Case Quantity: 6 Bottles

Style: Full-Bodied Red Wine

Vineyard: Elevated Adelaide Hills vineyards, featuring 40-year-old vines

Winemaking: Small-batch crafted using hand-picked fruit.

Aggregate Score: 90 points — Halliday Wine

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Deep, dark red with an intense, rich colour.

Aroma: Ripe berries and bold black fruit, layered with cracked pepper, dark chocolate, cedar and warming wood spices.

Palate: Full-bodied and complex, featuring concentrated dark fruit, stewed plum, savoury spice and rich oak. Dense and textured, with fine-grained tannins providing structure and depth.

Finish: Long and persistent, with lingering dark fruit, peppery spice, cedar and a rich, savoury character.

Key Features

• 2016 vintage Shiraz from Adelaide Hills, South Australia.

• Crafted by Totino Estate in small batches.

• Made from hand-picked fruit sourced from elevated vineyards with 40-year-old vines.

• Dedicated to Francesco's father and son.

• Bold flavours of ripe berries, black fruit, plum and dark chocolate.

• Complex pepper, cedar and warming oak spice.

• Full-bodied palate with fine-grained tannins and a persistent finish.

• Rated 90 points by Halliday Wine.

• Pairs beautifully with roast beef, grilled lamb, duck, game birds, wild mushrooms, roasted root vegetables, cured meats and hard cheeses.

• Available in a 750mL bottle, with 6 bottles per case.