Allevare Wines Beechworth Roussanne 2022 (6 Bottles) Gippsland, Victoria

by Felixir

$284.00 GST Included

AUSTRALIA WIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED

Grown in Beechworth, 6.5km from the main township. 400m+ elevation, the soil is 450 million year old granitic loam over decomposed gravel and clay. The clay is important in allowing sustained water-release to the vine roots; while the soil, being not too rich, is ideal for wine quality – lower yields are naturally regulated.

The average rainfall is 800 mm annually. Nights are generally cool with days being fairly warm, providing ideal conditions for slow ripening. All grapes are hand-picked, cropping levels are approximately 2.5 tonnes per acre.

Wholebunch pressed and barrel fermented in aged French oak. Left on lees for 6 months, bottled on site in Waywurru country.

Artwork by Bridgette McNab, an old Sicilian love story about Teste di Moro. The story of a Moorish soldier falling in love with a woman from Palermo, they were madly in love until she learned that he had another family back home. She cut off his head in a fit of rage, planted her basil in it and left it on her balcony for the town to see. She had the most fertile basil in all of Palermo and the rest of the town soon started to sculpt ceramic heads in the hope that their basil would be just as good.

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About Allevare Wines

Lucy finished her Masters of Oenology and Viticulture in 2018 at Adelaide University, She has been working in the wine industry for the last 12 years, completing 14 vintages in Chile, France and around Australia. Her experience ranges from retail, importing, vineyard work and winery work, she is now working full time in West Gippsland as a wine maker and viticulturist.

Lucy was born in the UK and moved over to Albury with her family when she was young. Lucy grew up helping her Dad on their family farm near Albury, this is where she found her passion for farming sustainably and working in harmony with the land.

Alysha was born in Melbourne and has been working as a qualified florist for the last 12 years in London and Victoria. She has spent most of her career working in events and large scale floral installations. After many years of working in London, Alysha has decided to base herself in West Gippsland with her partner Lucy.

It was here that she found her love and inspiration for viticulture and wine making.

Alysha’s family is from Siracusa and the Aeolian Islands in Sicily. After many trips there, she is constantly inspired by the people, the way of life and most importantly the food and wine.

Our aim is to bring you delicious, thoughtful wines that reflect our industry and culture, from an exciting wine region.

Felixir

Felixir is a Melbourne based wine importer, wholesaler and agent. Drawing on 15 years in fine wine retail, founder Felix Riley was convinced of the increasing popularity of dry rosé and established Felixir in 2013 to focus on finding great examples of the style.

Selections are rounded out with interesting, personality driven reds and whites from Southern France and beyond, supported by a clutch of high quality small Australian, Italian, Slovenian and New Zealand producers. A common factor is delicious wines of interest, representing excellent value whatever their price point, reflecting the places and personalities behind them.