Unico Zelo have championed this variety from the very outset by showcasing what this varietal can do in an ever-warming climate, retaining acidity in desert like conditions, dry grown throughout the growing season. Surely a grape for the future of the Australian wine industry. Those who know this producer well will know they produce more expressions of Fiano than anyone else from single vineyard/region expressions. Passionate about Fiano for sure but Jade and Jasper was where it all began. 100% Fiano. Bunches are de-stemmed then left on skins for 24 hours. Pressed off, racked to fine lees, wild fermented in tank. Lees stirring for 12 weeks. No malolactic. Light filtering prior to bottling. Sourced from Waikerie and Barmera, sub regions of the Riverland from sandy soils. Fiano’s ancestral home is Avellino in Campagnia and as Brendan mentions Fiano is often referred to there as the ‘Riesling of the South’. Jade & Jasper isn’t a copycat of that style but definitley takes inspiration, their own style suited to the Australian culture of enjoying wine pre, during and post dinner. “Great balance of texture and acid, refreshment and approachability that we aim for in this wine. All the flavours we hope for in the wine in full force, lemon verbena, crunchy nashi pear and green apple – the hits keep coming. Saline to boot. Our hallmark Fiano in fine form” – Unico Zelo
