2023 Unico Zelo Jungle Jungle Dolcetto

Welcome to the Jungle! The crowd favourite Dolcetto from the UZ team. Bright, juicy and as smashable as ever.
4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
11 Reviews

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Description

Unico Zelo’s Jungle Jungle is an irresistible red that celebrates Dolcetto’s lighter, juicy side while layering in unexpected depth and structure. This Clare Valley and Langhorne Creek blend showcases Brendan and Laura Carter’s knack for crafting approachable, vibrant wines perfectly suited to modern Australian tastes.

The fruit comes primarily from the Polish Hill River sub-region, with the addition of some stellar Langhorne Creek Dolcetto. These sites, rooted in shale and blue slate soils, bring a mix of bright, juicy blueberries and black cherry alongside earthy spice and herbal undertones. The winemaking is minimal intervention, letting the natural character of the fruit shine through while soft tannins provide the wine with a subtle framework.

On the palate, it’s a perfect balance of comfort and complexity. The plush fruit and aromatic lift make this a delightful match for casual dining, particularly dishes you can enjoy with your hands—think woodfired pizza or smoky BBQ. Pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes for extra freshness, and you’re in for a treat.

Jungle Jungle is quintessential Unico Zelo: thoughtful, fun, and deeply drinkable. A crowd-pleasing red with character to spare.

Customer Reviews

4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
Based on 11 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 7 Total 4 star reviews: 3 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 0
11 reviews
  • TG
    Talis G.
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    3 months ago
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    2022 Unico Zelo Jungle Jungle Dolcetto
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Pound for pound

    Everything UZ makes is pound for pound punching well above its weight. The wine quality, minimal intervention production, bottle design for the price is truly hard to beat. Even though this wine is an easy drinker it is always gets a comment wine I take to a dinner party...and then a gasp when they ask how much it was.

  • SB
    Sebastian B.
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    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    1 year ago
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    2022 Unico Zelo Jungle Jungle Dolcetto
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Jucy red for the fridge

    Very moreish and smashable on a sunny afternoon!

  • WL
    weng l.
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    2 years ago
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    2022 Unico Zelo Jungle Jungle Dolcetto
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Alcoholic Ribena

    Rated 3.8. Dark red. Not a lot on the nose. Sweet but simple. An alcoholic Ribena or a sweet cough syrup taste.

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Juicy blueberries, fresh black cherry, layered with spices and some crushed herbs, enveloped by the most beautiful web of fine tannin. Comforting and complex all at once - hate to hate, very easy to love!

Geek Deets:
Variety: Dolcetto
Region: Clare Valley, Langhorne
Soil Type: Shale on Blue Slate
Vintage: 2023
Alcohol: 13.0% ABV
Volume: 750ml
Traditional Owners: Ngadjuri & Ngarrinjeri Country

Winemaker's Notes:
New Vineyard Alert! Whilst we still have the Polish Hill River Dolcetto, we've also blended in some Langhorne Creek fruit and by golly, it is some epic fruit. Real Langhe style tannin from this vineyard to match the juicier blue fruited Clare. Hands down the best Dolcetto we've ever made. Juicy blueberries, fresh black cherry, layered with spices and some crushed herbs, enveloped by the most beautiful web of fine tannin. Comforting and complex all at once - hate to hate, very easy to love!

The Undefeated Champion of Pizza Wine.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Red
Body Light Bodied
Variety Dolcetto
Country Australia
Region Clare Valley
Australian State SA
Feature Women in Wine
Alcohol 13%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure DIAM Cork

Unico Zelo

Unico Zelo is the project of winemaking couple Brendan and Laura Carter. In their words, their aim is to create “Italian-inspired, textural and site-expressive wines” and “Australian examples of Mediterranean varieties in an approachable and jovial fashion.”

Since bursting onto the scene in 2014 with their eye-catching, outrageously good value alternative vino, the Carters have spread their wings and their range. They now make a large suite of wines, including single vineyard examples of Fiano, Nero d'Avola and Nebbiolo. They are one of the most dynamic winemaking duos in the Adelaide Hills.

Winemaker Laura Carter doing what she does best. Discover Unico Zelo

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