
Independent sommelier and consultant
Adelina Estate Introspect 2022
Australia, South Australia
96/100
Overall rating
3/5
Value for money
€37,35
€47,00
€19,50/pcs.
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San Simone Cabernet Sauvignon Nexus Riserva 2021 is a distinctive Friuli-Venezia Giulia red that brings together international elegance and local tradition. Named after the Latin word for “connection,” it reflects the winery’s commitment to linking heritage, culture, and terroir in a wine that has been part of the region’s story for more than a century.
Tasting Notes
Expect a deep ruby-red color with a refined, structured profile. The nose typically offers ripe dark berries, blackcurrant, subtle spice, and a hint of earthy complexity, while the palate is full-bodied and balanced, with firm tannins, good freshness, and a lingering finish that speaks to its Riserva character.
Its well-built structure suggests strong cellaring potential, allowing the wine to gain further nuance and softness over time. With a few years in bottle, the fruit can integrate beautifully with the wine’s savory and oak-influenced notes.
Production
Produced in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, a region known for its varied soils and temperate, Adriatic-influenced climate, this Cabernet Sauvignon benefits from a terroir that supports slow, even ripening. The vineyards are rooted in a tradition of growing this variety for over 100 years, and the Riserva designation points to a more selective approach to vinification and ageing, aimed at highlighting depth, structure, and regional identity.
Food & Serving
This wine pairs well with roasted and grilled red meats, braised dishes, game, and mature cheeses. Serve at around 16-18°C, and consider decanting for 30-60 minutes if drinking young to help open up its aromas and soften the tannins.
Producer
San Simone is a respected Friuli winery with a strong focus on expressing both local identity and international grape varieties through thoughtful winemaking. The Nexus concept reflects the estate’s philosophy of connecting tradition, culture, and territory, while its long-standing cultivation of Cabernet Sauvignon in the region underlines the producer’s deep roots and experience.
| Type | Red wine |
| Producer | San Simone |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Food pairing | Beef, Lamb, Game |
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