Greywacke Riesling Size:75clAn off dry Riesling, this is a virtual fruit salad of mandarin, white peaches, crisp apples, lemon blossom, a hint of sherbet and a dollop of honey. Bright, natural acidity balances the subliminal touch of sweetness. The fruit for this wine was grown at the organically farmed Ashmore Vineyard in Fairhall, adjacent to the mouth of the Brancott Valley on gravelly clay loam soils, conditions more typical of the Southern Valleys than the Wairau plains.
expect 5-8 further years of careful cellaring to enhance its overall quality and enjoyment
timely flowering of native marri trees to keep the birds at bay and little to no rain meant that growers could literally “take their pick” as required
then the wine is aged on its fine lees for 3-4 months before bottling in February
warm and long
A very approachable
The white wines are tense with a tight texture underlined by a mineral overlay and an outstanding acidity
It turned cloudy as summer began
Produced from Nosiola grapes cultivated in vineyards situated between mountains at the foot of the Dolomites and connecting Trento to the northern shores of Lake Garda
showing tactile finesse and persistence whilst also delivering generosity and enjoyment in its youth
and while they still have a slightly dishevelled appearance they are back producing very low yields of exceptional fruit
Would match perfectly with meat such as lamb
Viña Lanciano is one of the largest and most striking single-vineyard sites in Rioja Alta
