Yangarra Ovitelli Blanc 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Yangarra
Label Name:
 
Ovitelli Blanc
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale (Blewitt Springs)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
57% Grenache Blanc, 24% Roussanne, 8% Grenache Gris, 6% Bourboulenc, 5% Clairette
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Halliday Wine Companion 96; JamesSuckling (Ned Goodwin) 95; Winepilot 97; Ray Jordan 95; multiple retail scores 93–97

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and stone fruit (poached pear, white peach) with quince, almond, beeswax and mild spice. Chalky, saline texture from skin contact, mouth‑watering acidity and a long, savoury finish with gentle bitter almond notes.

Food Pairing
Oysters, sashimi, scallops, grilled white fish, roast chicken, pork belly, creamy pasta, Thai green curry, Vietnamese lemongrass fish, tandoori lamb; salads with citrus and almonds.

Production Method
Hand‑picked; portions macerated on skins ~120 days in large ceramic eggs (59% skin contact); remaining batches whole‑bunch basket pressed; fermented and matured in ceramic eggs; un‑fined, minimal SO2; bottled Dec 2022.

Vineyard Info
Yangarra Estate is a single‑vineyard biodynamic/organic property in Blewitt Springs (planted from 1946). Known for old‑vine Grenache and Rhône varieties; estate focuses on textural, site‑driven wines.