Unico Zelo Jungle Jungle Dolcetto 2023

UZ make fun, modern, energetic wines from the west island and our first shipment of these amazing wines sold out fast. Working with growers all over South Australia they strive to hero ‘climate adaptable’ varieties like Fiano, Grenache, Nero and more… mostly Mediterranean varieties that can withstand the harsh drought-like conditions of SA. And because they are growing varieties that are simpatico with the climate (rather than Chardonnay and Cabernet, both of which require a lot of irrigation), all of a sudden they are producing world-class wines in lesser known appellations like The Riverland.

Described by the winery as “The Undefeated Champion of Pizza Wine” Dolcetto is a variety from Piedmont. Here, grown in the Clare Valley and the warmer Langhorne Creek you have a super-juicy fruit-driven flavour bomb with lots of blueberry, fresh black cherry, layered spice and a herbal, firm finish. It might be time to pop a bottle and dust off the pizza oven!