| Winery | Zerella |
|---|---|
| Region | McLaren Vale |
| Country | Australia |
| Grape Type(s) | Fiano |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Alcohol Content | 13.5% |
| Awards | 94 points, Halliday Wine Companion. |
Zerella, La Gita, Fiano 2017
Awards
94 Points – 2019 Halliday Wine Companion
94 Points – Halliday 2018 Cellaring Selections
Bronze Medal – 2017 Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show
Tasting Notes
Lifted elderflower, smoky spice and cut lemongrass, all hallmark flavours of this refreshing variety.
Grapes were sourced from Zerella’s Peters Creek Vineyard, Kangarilla which sits at an altitude of 330 mtrs above sea level. Fiano was grafted to 2.5 acres of Shiraz in 2013 and all fruit was hand harvested on 24th March, 2017.
Winemaking Notes
A native variety of Campania Italy, seems to grow exceptionally well in the hills surrounding McLaren Vale. The fruit was hand harvested, chilled and then a combination of whole bunch and destem/crushed fruit were pressed and blended together. Cold settled and racked bright before starting a cool fermentation at 14ºC for three weeks. Fermented completely sugar dry and then left for one month on yeast lees before being naturally clarified and then bottled.
Production: 666 six packs
£16.50 £12.50
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