Yangarra Ovitelli Blanc 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Yangarra
Label Name:
 
Ovitelli Blanc
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale (Blewitt Springs)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Clairette, Piquepoul, Bourboulenc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 95 points; Wine Enthusiast review noted strong texture and aging potential (Christina Pickard); retailer and critic listings show scores up to mid-90s (95–96)

Tasting Note
Textured, saline white with nashi pear, quince, white peach and citrus. Pronounced skinsy phenolic grip, lanolin and sea-salt minerality, with a long, mouth-coating, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted chicken with lemon and herbs, grilled sea bass or sole, soft-ripened cheeses and charcuterie; Asian: miso aubergine, sushi/pressed fatty tuna, Thai green curry, Vietnamese spring rolls.

Production Method
Components fermented in 675L ceramic eggs; ~59% of the blend skin-macerated 90–126 days, remainder whole-bunch basket-pressed; native fermentation, minimal sulphur added post-ferment; un-fined and unsettled.

Vineyard Info
Yangarra Estate Vineyard, single-vineyard in Blewitt Springs (McLaren Vale); renowned for Rhône varieties, old vines and ceramic-egg winemaking; practices leaning organic/biodynamic.