Heartland Dolcetto Lagrein 2005: Lighter Latins are perfect with pasta

The Heartland Dolcetto Lagrein 2005 is from fruit grown at Langhorne Creek and reflects that region's ability to produce reds with abundant flavour. Dolcetto, grown in the Piedmont, is early ripening and low in acid but is fragrant and fruity. Its name derives from "little sweet one" and that it is. The lagrein adds depth of colour and a more tannic touch to the mix. Winemaker Ben Glaetzer says the wine benefits from age is now "opening out beautifully". The 2006 version is also now available and makes up a good twosome.