Winery AlternatusHandcrafted McLaren Vale Fiano Small Batch Textural
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Winery Alternatus's Handcrafted McLaren Vale Fiano Small Batch Textural.
Discover the grape variety: Bouysselet
Fresh, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden robe, a supple palate and preserved acidity, with signature aromas of citrus (lemon), white flowers, white-fleshed fruits and subtle mineral notes. An airy south-western profile to drink young. Listed in the official French varietal catalogue, preserved by a few South-West growers around Villaudric. Near-extinct native French white grape from Haute-Garonne, a Savagnin × Plant de Cauzette cross.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Handcrafted McLaren Vale Fiano Small Batch Textural from Winery Alternatus are 2017, 0, 2013
Informations about the Winery Alternatus
The Winery Alternatus is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of McLaren Vale to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of McLaren Vale
South Australian showcase of Mediterranean Shiraz: king red (~60% of the vineyard) powerful and silky with notes of blackberry, plum, dark chocolate, eucalyptus and a touch of sweet spice, velvety tannins and vibrant fruit. Renowned old-vine Grenache (cherry, garrigue, pepper), firm Cabernet Sauvignon and dense Mourvèdre as complement. Fresh Chardonnay and Vermentino in whites. Region 38 km south of Adelaide, Mediterranean climate, among the most geo-diverse soils in the world.
The wine region of Australie du Sud
Cradle of the great Australian Shiraz: powerful, sun-drenched reds with notes of blackberry, candied plum, pepper, chocolate and eucalyptus, ample tannins and vibrant fruit (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Firm, minty Cabernet Sauvignon on Coonawarra (terra rossa). Dry, lemony Riesling from Clare and Eden Valley, straight and taut. Fresh Sauvignon and Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills.
The word of the wine: Alcoholic fermentation
Transformation of sugars into alcohol under the effect of yeast. These yeasts exist in their natural state in the vineyards and in the cellars. Artificial seeding with selected yeasts is however very often practiced.
