Frankland River ‘Back Beach’ Nebbiolo 2024

About The Wine

The 2024 Frankland River Nebbiolo from the cool climate Great Southern Wine Region features red cherry, rose petal, and earthy spice this variety balances traditional Italian structural elements with New World fruit purity.

Comments from Wine Buyer Steve

I just love Nebbiolo, it’s one of my favourite red wines. This is a little beauty from Frankland River ticks all the boxes beautiful flavours of dark cherry, red currant, and lingering savoury spice. I matched it recently with an amazing Charcuterie board featuring prosciutto, salami and Pecorino, just superb.

A bargain from WA Cellars at $15.00 per bottle. Winery price $28.00.

Score – 92/100 WAC Gold Medal.

What is Nebbiolo? 

Nebbiolo is a prestigious, high-tannin red wine grape originating from Piedmont, Italy, renowned for producing pale-coloured yet full-bodied, age-worthy, and complex wines. It is best known as the sole grape in Barolo and Barbaresco, exhibiting classic aromas of tar, rose petals, cherry, and anise, often with high acidity and firm, grippy tannins.

Known for extreme longevity, particularly Barolo and Barbaresco, which often require 10–20+ years of aging to soften tannins and develop complexity.

“Nebbiolo” is believed to be derived from the Italian word nebbia (fog), referring to the thick autumnal fog that shrouds the Piedmontese vineyards during its late harvest

About The Producer

The winery that produces this beautiful Grenache is at the top of its game and is one of the most awarded wineries in the Great Southern Region of WA. The winery is rated a perfect 5 red stars by James Halliday in his 2025 Wine companion. The winemaker is a legend and has done 35 vintages in the Great Southern region and is held in high regard in WA.

Variety: Nebbiolo – 100% Estate Grown