Description

Method

Fiano (fi-ah-no) is a Southern Italian varietal that thrives in Northern Heathcote’s Continental Climate. This single-vineyard fruit was handpicked and gently pressed before fermentation at low temperature in stainless steel using selected yeast chosen to enhance varietal characteristics. These methods are chosen to retain youth, freshness, and vibrancy in the wine.

 

Results

A dry, fruity, medium-bodied & aromatic white. The palate incorporates white stone fruit, Quince & lemon zest finishing with mouth-watering acidity and light grip.

 

Conclusion

Fiano retains its acidity exceptionally well in warmer climates yielding great freshness and zing. The wine was kept for an extended time on lees to increase texture and pallet weight. A refreshing, easy-drinking alternative white. Fiano makes a super friendly food wine, with its fresh acidity pairing exceptionally well with spicy Asian delights or greasier meat & cream based dishes.

 

Vintage 2022

Region Heathcote
Sub-region Northern Heathcote – Mt. Camel range
Fruit Fiano (single vineyard)

Harvest Handpicked

Winery notes Gentle press, slow, cool ferment using selected yeast. Cold settled and racked off gross lees. Maturation on light lees in stainless steel. Filtered prior to bottling.

Palate Dry & fruity. White stone fruit, Quince & lemon zest

Alcohol 13.1%

Honours
GOLD, 2022 Victorian Wine Show
98pts, Equal Top of Class, Winestate Magazine
Finalist, 2023 Winestate Wine of The Year