Minimum “San Selvaggio” Sangiovese 2022
Short Summary:A bright, elegant 100% Sangiovese from the Goulburn Valley, Victoria, Australia, with popping red cherry, raspberry and mulberry fruits, subtle herbal and floral notes, gentle tannins and lively acidity — delightful now or lightly chilled for casual sipping.
About this wine
Minimum “San Selvaggio” Sangiovese 2022 is a small‑batch, minimal‑intervention red wine made from 100% Sangiovese grown and organically tended in the Goulburn Valley (Nagambie) region of Victoria, Australia. The wine is part of the Short Runs series by Minimum Wines, a project focusing on expressive, natural wines with pure fruit character.
Tasting notes
Light‑ to medium‑bodied with aromas of bright red cherry, raspberry and mulberry, complemented by subtle herbal and floral hints. The palate is balanced and delicate, with fine tannins, fresh acidity and a clean, refreshing finish — versatile with food and enjoyable chilled.
Style & winemaking
Fermented wild on full skins in large open vats with hand plunging twice daily, then pressed to 300 L barrels to complete malolactic fermentation and aged for around 10 months before bottling. The wine spent considerable time in bottle (18 months) prior to release, resulting in a polished yet natural, minimal‑intervention expression with vibrant fruit and supple texture.
Food pairing
Pairs beautifully with:
Margherita or prosciutto pizza
Tomato‑based pasta and grilled vegetables
Charcuterie and antipasti boards
Light poultry dishes
Producer & region
Produced by Minimum Wines, an organic and regenerative‑focused label based in Goulburn Valley, Victoria, led by Matt and Lentil Purbrick. Minimum crafts natural wines that showcase pure, site‑expressive fruit and minimal manipulation, with an emphasis on traditional varietals like Sangiovese in fresh, lively styles.
Shipping & storage
Store in a cool, dark place, ideally at 14–18 °C. Best enjoyed now through the next 3–5 years — vibrant and approachable now, yet cellaring will soften tannins and develop complexity.
FAQs
Q: What is the grape variety?A: 100% Sangiovese.
Q: What region is this from?A: Goulburn Valley, Victoria, Australia.
Q: What style of wine is this?A: A dry, light‑ to medium‑bodied, minimal‑intervention Sangiovese with bright fruit and fresh acidity.
Wild fermented on full skins in two 1500L open vats. Hand plunged twice-daily. Pressed to aged 300L barrels for full malolactic fermentation. Barrel-aged for 10 months. Bottle-aged for 18 months before release.
Built around a core principle of sustainability and respect for the land, Minimum Wines is the brainchild of Matt and Lentil Purbrick. Taking over the management of a Purbrick family vineyard in the Goulburn Valley in 2016, they have restored the site with regenerative and organic (certified in 2020) practices to produce three key wines: a chardonnay, sangiovese and syrah rosé, and a red blend that uses the same varieties with a dash of cabernet. As of 2020, the Short Runs range delves deeper into Matt Purbrick’s experimental side, with no fining or filtration, plenty of skin contact on whites and minimal sulphur.