In Parliament’s historic heart, we’re championing the future of Queensland wine, spotlighting Nuova Scuola as our Winery of the Season.
Tradition Meets Innovation at Queensland Parliament
History is written into every sandstone brick and polished timber surface at Queensland Parliament. Yet alongside this tradition, fresh ideas are finding their place. This season, that spirit being poured into every glass with our featured winery Nuova Scuola. Meaning “new school” in Italian, this South Burnett winery brings a fresh perspective to Queensland’s wine story.
Strangers’ Restaurant is well versed in bringing modern voices into classic settings, serving contemporary Australian cuisine in the heart of Queensland’s democratic centre. The innovative Nuova Scuola flavours are a fresh seasonal accompaniment to the menu and serve as another reminder that innovation and heritage can sit comfortably side by side.
A fresh take on South Burnett Wine
Owners Sarah Boyce and Stefano Radici have centred their philosophy around not just thinking, but “drinking outside the box”. By embracing low-intervention methods and blending classic European winemaking techniques with the unique climate and soils of the South Burnett, Nuova Scuola are rewriting expectations of Queensland wine.
South Burnett, one of Queensland’s youngest wine regions, takes centre stage at Queensland Parliament this season, but in a fresh new way. Nuova Scuola’s Reserve Viognier, Reserve Sangiovese, and Fortified Verdelho, crafted from lesser-known grape varieties in Australia, are perfectly paired with dishes such as our braised pork belly, saltbush lamb, and mille-feuille on the Strangers’ Restaurant menu.
Winery of the Season: Featured Wines at Strangers’ Restaurant
This season at Strangers’ Restaurant, three of their standout wines are being showcased alongside a specially curated menu. The Reserve Viognier, French-oak aged with a silky palate and notes of white peach and honey, pairs beautifully with citrus-cured salmon. The bright acidity and savoury depth of the Sangiovese make it a natural companion to tender saltbush lamb. And to close, a dry Fortified Verdelho is paired with a delicate mille-feuille, its restrained complexity elevating every bite.
Dine at Strangers’ Restaurant
Queensland Parliament has long been committed to showcasing the state’s finest producers. Next time you dine with us, raise a glass to the “new school” in a historic venue. It’s proof that when old and new meet, something truly memorable is created.
Learn more about Nuova Scuola.
This article was written by Isabelle Saggal, Graduate Parliamentary Service Officer.
