SP68 Bianco 2024 Region|South AustraliaAn exotic natural wine full of musky perfume and salty ocean spray that, to us, is so evocative of Sicily. The grapes here would typically be used in Marsala production, but here Arianna takes a lighter touch, aiming for aromatics and detail over power and quantity. Zibibbo gives a huge aromatic presence, with rose blossom, lily and pithy citrus zest jumping out of the glass. The texture is rich and a very brief skin maceration adds some grip. The
This vintage over half the parcel was lost to the infamous hailstorm of 2022 that caused huge losses in the region
making for the most muscular
zesty Mosel Riesling with soaring acidity sitting nicely with green apple
The grapes were crushed as whole bunches and macerated for 8 days before being pressed off
From massal selection vines between 40 and 70 years of age
giving a the wine a naturally cloudy appearance
lactic notes then deliciously smooth on the way down
savoury spice and bitter herbs which make so much sense on a table alongside some cheese and charcuterie
A natural wine that never fails to impress with its elevated
cloudy sparkling wine that sings with flavours of blood orange
Made using a blend of many local grape varietals
The land is worked according to biodynamic principles