Unico Zelo River Sand Single Vineyard Fiano 2021
The ripe nectarine and pineapple fruit are balanced by the bright acidity and a zippy, saline streak at the finish. There is real density here, with an almost oily texture adding heft to the mid-palate.
The grapes for this wine come from the organically-farmed Bassham vineyard in Barmera, planted on iron-rich sand over limestone. The grapes were harvested by hand.
Fermentation took place without temperature control in stainless steel, using wild yeast. The wine did not undergo malolactic fermentation.
| RRP | £26.25 |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Alcoholic strength | 12.5% |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | South Australia |
| Subregion | Lower Murray |
| Grapes | Fiano 100% |
| Dry/Sweet value | 1 |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Diam |
Unico Zelo was founded by Brendan and Laura Carter to promote the planting of sustainable and drought resistant varieties like Fiano and Nero d'Avola, in an effort to reduce the amount of water used in the Australian wine industry, particularly in regions that are drought-prone and heavy irrigation is viewed as common practice - primarily the Riverland.
