Product Description
Vibrant, savoury and sharply defined, this is not your average pink wine. The 2025 Izway Aglianico Rosato marks the first release of a style born from both instinct and adversity. Made from Aglianico grown in the ironstone-rich soils of Koonunga, this inaugural vintage speaks to the potential of the variety in Australian rosé. After infrastructure updates at the winery, the team finally had the tools to handle the variety’s tannin, acidity and colour with the precision it demands.
Pressed using traditional basket presses and built from small parcels made during a volatile growing season, this is a copper-toned rosato with striking aromatic lift. Aglianico’s natural freshness underpins layers of grapefruit, cranberry, strawberry and orange peel, leading to a palate that balances texture with zip. There’s tension here, but also charm, purpose-built for warm days, but not bound to them.
The Maker
Izway Wines is a family-owned winery that has evolved from humble beginnings into a respected producer in the Barossa Valley. Founded by Chris and Brian Conway after a chance encounter in France in 2002, Izway began with a single barrel of Shiraz sourced from the renowned Ebenezer sub-region. Over the years, the winery has grown steadily and organically, focusing on creating wines that authentically express the character of their environment. In 2015, Izway Wines built a state-of-the-art, off-grid winery in Seppeltsfield, designed with sustainability in mind. Today, alongside Chris's wife Kathryn, who is also the General Manager, Izway continues to craft wines with a deep respect for traditional winemaking methods, such as basket pressing and natural fermentation, ensuring each wine is expressive, distinctive, and true to its Barossa Valley roots.
The Philosophy
Izway Wines is committed to producing wines that genuinely reflect the land and growing conditions of each season. With a focus on authenticity and simplicity, the winery follows a minimal-intervention approach to winemaking, allowing the terroir to speak for itself. Located in the sun-soaked Barossa Valley, Izway benefits from access to old vines that thrive in the region’s warm climate. The winery’s philosophy centres on sustainability, with its modern off-grid facility designed to operate in harmony with the environment. Rather than relying on traditional marketing methods such as wine shows or media promotions, Izway prefers to build its brand through personal connections and a shared passion for great wine. Each bottle of Izway wine represents the legacy of a small, family-owned winery dedicated to producing wines of exceptional quality and character, making it a true expression of the Barossa Valley.
Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Bright and aromatic
Citrus peel, red berries and stone fruit with a savoury edge.
PALATE
– Fresh yet textural
Cranberry and peach sit over a taut acid spine with subtle grip.
FINISH
– Dry and detailed
Linear and persistent with gentle phenolic lift.
Finer Details:
Style - Rosato (Dry Rosé)
Varietal - Aglianico
Country - Australia
Region - Barossa Valley, Koonunga
Vintage - 2025
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 13%
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