CURTIS CAVALIERE
Luigi Curtis,
Cavaliere, Medaglia D’Oro,
bestowed these two highly prestigious awards for his military service during World War I.
The title ‘Cavaliere’ is equivalent to Knighthood and is bestowed to persons of
exceptional character, with the ‘Medaglia D’Oro’ being the highest military award.
Luigi Curtis, 1894 - 1975,
Father of Giustino (Justin) Curtis, 1925 - 2011,
Grandfather of Claudio Curtis
Great Grandfather of the present wine producers
Mark, Thomas & Jenna Curtis,
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This continuing Curtis Family tradition began in 1471 when Paolo Curtis started wine production on the original family property ‘La Cavata’ near Cassino in central Italy. We, the younger descendants commemorate Luigi & Giustino with the release of this label in honour of their toil, integrity & strength of character.
Curtis Cavaliere
McLaren Vale Shiraz
The Cavaliere McLaren Vale Shiraz is Deep & rich Purple in colour. Intense Spice, berry & chocolate aromas with integrated oak notes. Full-bodied and bursting with a complex mix of flavours including mocha, vanilla & intense Red berry flavours. Great middle palate sweetness with well-integrated American oak The Finish is long & well balanced with silky soft tannins.
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Gold Medal - AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge - Vintage 2020
95 points - Sam Kim Wine Orbit - Vintage 2020
95 points - Wine Showcase Magazine - Vintage 2020
94 points - Ray Jordan Wine Pilot - Vintage 2020
94 points - John Clark -The Wine Panel - Vintage 2020
92 points - Ken Gargett Wine Pilot - Vintage 2020
95 points - Sam Kim Wine Orbit - Vintage 2018
95 points - Sam Kim Wine Orbit - Vintage 2017
95 points - Sam Kim Wine Orbit - Vintage 2016
95 points - Sam Kim Wine Orbit - Vintage 2015
Number #1- vivino.com, top 20 wines in Australia $40 - $80 per bottle
Number #5 - vivino.com, Australian Shiraz Wine Style Awards 2018
94 points - James Halliday Wine Companion - Vintage 2016
91 points - James Halliday Wine Companion - Vintage 2015
94 points - James Halliday Wine Companion - Vintage 2014
94 points - James Halliday Wine Companion - Vintage 2013
94 points - James Halliday Wine Companion - Vintage 2012
91 points - James Halliday Wine Companion - Vintage 2011
90 points - Melbourne International Wine Competition - Vintage 2020
94 points - James Halliday Wine Companion - Vintage 2010
93 points -Andy Lloyd - The Wine Panel - Vintage 2020
91 points - James Halliday Wine Companion - Vintage 2009
94 points - Patrick Eckel, Winereviewer.com.au - Vintage 2015
4&1/2 stars - Winestate magazine, Wine of the Year - Vintage 2015
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Curtis Cavaliere McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon
The nose exhibits aromas of ripe blackcurrants and dark plum followed by some spice notes. Full-bodied and possessing a plump texture the palate delivers rich juicy flavours of ripe blackberry, dark chocolates, liquorice and spice. Soft velvety tannins. Good depth with medium to long finish of blackberries, milk chocolate and spice.
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Gold Medal - AWC Vienna 2022
95 points - Sam Kim Wine Orbit - Vintage 2020
95 points - John Clark - The Wine Panel - Vintage 2018
96 points - Sam Kim Wine Orbit - Vintage 2018
95 points - Ray Jordan Wine Pilot- Vintage 2018
95 points - Sam Kim Wine Orbit - Vintage 2017
94 points - Mike Bennie Wine Business Magazine 2024 - Vintage 2019
94 points - Wine Showcase Magazine - Vintage 2018
94 points - Andy Lloyd - The Wine Panel - Vintage 2018
94 points - Ken Gargett Wine Pilot- Vintage 2019
94 points - Sam Kim Wine Orbit - Vintage 2015
93 points - Ray Jordan Wine Pilot- Vintage 2019
93 points - Ken Gargett Wine Pilot- Vintage 2018
93 points - Aaron Brasher The Real Review - Vintage 2018
94 points - James Halliday Wine Companion - Vintage 2015
91 points - Patrick Eckel, Winereviewer.com.au - Vintage 2015
4 & 1/2 stars - Winestate magazine, Wine of the Year - Vintage 2015
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