Yangarra Ovitelli Blanc 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Yangarra
Label Name:
 
Ovitelli Blanc
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale (Blewitt Springs), South Australia.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
73% Grenache Blanc, 27% Roussanne
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Andrew Caillard 96 pts; James Suckling 94 pts; Huon Hooke 94 pts; multiple retailer listings and reviews (94–96 points)

Tasting Note
Pale straw with green hues. Stone fruit, pear, honeyed citrus, white flowers, almond and spice. Creamy, textural palate with bright acidity and a long hazelnut-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted chicken with herbs, pork belly, creamy pasta (carbonara), grilled scallops, lemony fish tacos; Asian: miso-glazed black cod, tempura prawns, Thai coconut curry (mild), sushi and sashimi.

Production Method
Hand-picked fruit; 43% skin contact (112–121 days) on portions of Grenache Blanc and Roussanne. Remaining batches whole-bunch basket pressed; fermented and matured exclusively in large ceramic eggs. Unfined/unsettled; minimal sulphur added after fermentation. Bottled Nov 2021.

Vineyard Info
Yangarra Estate Vineyard, Blewitt Springs. Biodynamic management, owned by Jackson Family Wines; long-term winemaker Peter Fraser and viticulturist Michael Lane. Estate focuses on southern Rhône varieties.