KANGARILLA ROAD 2016 DUETO

2016 Kangarilla Road
Duetto
Duetto is an uncommon blend of Vermentino 66% and
Fiano 34%. These varieties are quite new to Australia
and originate from Sardinia and the Campagna region
of Italy.
Vermentino brings freshness and acidity to the wine
whilst Fiano contributes breadth and texture. In order to
accentuate the textural capacity of these varieties we
fermented 20% on skins in tradition clay amphora's.
This component remained on skins for 16 weeks before
it was pressed.
Despite it's time on skins the Vermemtino remained
amazingly fresh yet beautifully textural. The Fiano
which is a tougher skinned quite phenolic variety looked
so good it probably could have spent longer on skins,
next year perhaps. Both varieties were fermented
separately and underwent wild ferments.
Total Acidity g/L 5.6
Alcohol % 13
pH 3.02
Bottling Date July 2018
Winemaker Kevin O’Brien
Intriguing aromas of tantalising saffron pears, just ripe
apricots, nutty macadamias and zesty lemon sherbet
dance around a quirky slightly saline nub.
There are intense and textural citrus notes on the
palate which try to dominate but glimpses of tropical
fruit including pawpaw and champagne melon shine
through and pineapple lingers and linger