Babo Soave variety_gruner-veltliner

Babo Soave variety_gruner-veltlinerProducer Babo is Justin Bubb's Italian project; Justin is best known in Australia for his works with his wife, Anna Pooley, at Pooley Vineyards in Tasmania. Justin began his winemaking career in Italy, working for a large company in Chianti, Tuscany. It was here he realised he had the opportunity, with his Italian connections, to make some great value Italian wines that he could market in Australia. Babo makes Prosecco, Nebbiolo and Soave, to name a

depth of flavour

It's medium-bodied

led by winemaker and owner Michael Dhillon

and opening a restaurant called Osteria

pure Mount Mary

fresh nuts)

and retail before returning home in 2008 to take over winemaking responsibilities and running the vineyard

Mataro (Mourvedre) and Shiraz from mostly old

He always picks as late as possible and vinifies gently to avoid rustic

black olive and dried bayleaf on the nose

Flavours of dried spice and dark berry fruits add freshness and dimension

two- and three-year-old barrels to undergo malolactic conversion