- Fiano is relatively new variety to Australia,
and originates from the Campania region
of Italy. Fiano is super heat and drought
tolerant, being able to maintain acidity in
the grapes even in our hot South Australian
summers. This minimal intervention Fiano
is made with indigenous yeast, has no
added acid and 2020 sees the first inclusion
of a tiny portion fermented in old french
oak.
PALATE
The lime continues onto the palate, cashew
nut texture, creamy brie notes, zesty acid,
and a round weighty mid-palate. The palate ength is driven by a chalky tannin, which
crisps up the finish.
The year that continued...
Our favourite place to eat pizza (unless
we happen to be in Napoli) is just around
the corner from us on Chalkhill RoadPizzateca. We are pretty much serial
pests there, and we have been honoured
to have our Fiano on their wine list for
many moons. We laughed and laughed
when, placing an order for more wine,
they called Brioni ‘Brian’. It also happens
to be our nickname for Brioni when she
is driving a tractor or doing anything that
is traditionally the arena of the boys on
our farm. If you haven’t been to Pizzateca,
make sure you book in when you are next
in McLaren Vale.
Variety: Fiano
Region: McLaren Vale, SA
Alcohol: 13.5%
Vintage: 2020
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"The Fiano Queen delivers once again. A fabulous wine to get you dancing. Pretty scents of limes, sea spray and tonic. A lemon sherbet tang pulsates through with a minerally undertow. The fruit feels cool and brings a sense of calm. Sit back and relax exhaling with that "ah" factor. An attractive creamy textural presence unfurls with a raw nut highlight. A nip of cut green herb swoops late before a super fine spice drapes itself over the finish. I just want more. Go here, please do. Drink to three years." 94 Points, QWineReviews
