Fiano
De Bortoli Bella Riva
Fiano 2019
$18.99 a bottle
REGION
King Valley
TASTING NOTE
Briny, gently aromatic with wild herbs and chamomile. Textural, slightly salty, gentle but assertive flavours.
WINEMAKING
Gently pressed for delicacy. Fermented in casks and vats. Removed from the yeast lees after fermentation. A small addition of another Italian variety ‘Greco’ added for complexity and texture.
CELLARING
Enjoy now or cellar for 2-3 years.
Fiano e Greco
Vinoque Heathcote
Fiano e Greco 2019
$24.90 a bottle
REGION
Heathcote
VARIETY
Fiano 68%, Greco 32%
SEASON
Warm dry growing season, timely spring rain, good overall growing season.
TASTING NOTE
Mineral, savoury, lemon rind and spice. Medium body, saline nuances, white flowers, drying texture.
WINEMAKING
Hand picked and whole bunch pressed to older French casks for fermentation. A short time on yeast lees, for complexity and interest.