Pikes Luccio Novello 750ml (6 Bottle Pack)

Brand: Pikes

Release Name: "Luccio" Novello

Wine Style / Type: Light, Juicy Red Wine (Serve Slightly Chilled)

Varietal: Montepulciano (Approximately 60%), Nero d'Avola (Approximately 40%)

Age: Vintage varies depending on current stock

Volume: 750ml Bottle (Also Available as a 6-Bottle Case)

Alc / Vol (%): Varies by vintage — please confirm against current stock

Country: Australia

Region: Clare Valley, South Australia (Polish Hill River Estate)

Cask Type: Not Applicable / Minimal Intervention — Made in a Fresh, Youthful Style Without Extended Oak Ageing

Limited Edition: No (Pikes' Standing Annual Luccio Novello Release, Part of the Broader Luccio Collection)

Award Winner: Not independently confirmed — reviewer feedback has been consistently positive, though formal show results were not found for this specific wine

Pikes Wines, established in 1984 by brothers Neil and Andrew Pike in the Polish Hill River sub-region of the Clare Valley, stands as a premier institution of family-led Australian winemaking craftsmanship. Transforming a historic stone shearing shed into their flagship winery, the family combines Neil’s veteran winemaking insight with Andrew’s deep viticultural experience to cultivate varieties that mirror their unique terroir. Heavily celebrated for their wood mastery, pristine estate management, and refusal to cut corner processes, the house holds massive critical acclaim. Having secured prestigious show medals and multiple back-to-back people's choice awards, Pikes remains a highly sought-after brand among world wine historians and discerning collectors alike.

Novello takes its cue from Italy's "vino novello" tradition — young, fresh red wines released soon after harvest and made to be drunk without ceremony — and Pikes' version captures that same spirit through a distinctly Clare Valley lens, blending Montepulciano and Nero d'Avola, two grapes rarely paired together outside Italy itself. Unlike most reds, it's specifically designed to be served slightly chilled, making it a genuinely versatile option across seasons: pour it at a summer barbecue, alongside a Christmas turkey, or with antipasto and charcuterie any time of year. It's estate-grown on Pikes' Polish Hill River property, giving it the same site-driven character found across the wider Luccio range, while its light body and soft tannins make it far more approachable on release than a typical structured red. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing pick for anyone wanting something a little different from the usual Cabernet or Shiraz — genuinely food-flexible, and just as happy poured on its own as an aperitif.