Winemaker's Selection Barossa Valley Fiano 2024
Saltram
Winemaker's Selection Barossa Valley Fiano 2024
Saltram
Winemaker's Selection Barossa Valley Fiano 2024
Overview
Overview
No history of the Barossa Valley or the Australian wine industry is complete without the mention of Saltram. Established in 1859 by William Salter & Sons, Saltram wines have a proud history of more than 160 years for quality winemaking, innovation and a commitment to the Barossa region.
The Saltram Winemaker’s Selection Barossa Valley Fiano is harvested from our vineyard situated on the Southern end of the Barossa Valley, near Lyndoch. The Winemaker's Selection was introduced to allow experimentation and special parcels of fruit to remain separate so that they can show their true colours. Senior winemaker Alex MacKenzie believes Fiano is an emerging Barossa varietal well suited to the region, demonstrating an ability to make complex aromatic and textured wines.
| Varietal | Fiano |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Barossa Valley |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 12.5% |
| Peak Drinking | Enjoy Now - 2030 |
| Winemaker | Alex MacKenzie |
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Chicken
Fish
Seafood
Pork
Pasta
Salad
Spicy Food
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
The wine has lifted aromatics reminiscent of freshly picked elderflower, a hint of tropical fruit, and complemented by citrus peel.
Flavours and Palate
The palate is fresh and textural with a seamless mouthfeel, showcasing bright flavours of citrus fruits and finishing with tropical fruits. Mouth-watering crisp acidity cleanses the palate. Perfect for fresh seafood and Mediterranean inspired dishes.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Barossa Valley, South Australia
Just one hour’s drive from South Australia’s capital, Adelaide, lies its gourmet capital (and wine Mecca), Barossa. One of the country’s most beautiful and historic wine regions, Barossa is a magnet for lovers of fine food and wine. Its classic Mediterranean climate, and free-draining red brown soils, makes the region ideal for growing grapes. Barossa produces excellent Shiraz, Cabernet, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Riesling and Semillon.
VINTAGE CONDITIONS
The 2023/2024 growing season was warmer than the previous 3 seasons. Soil moisture was below average due to the dry Winter and Autumn- setting up the season ahead with next to no disease pressures. These dry conditions saw the grapes phenology mature in line with sugar levels, producing full flavored wines which retained their natural acidity.
Alex MacKenzie - Winemaker
Alex started as 10th Winemaker at Saltram in 2017, however his first connection with Saltram was in 2001, working alongside the 8th maker, Nigel Dolan. Alex brings with him over fifteen years of winemaking experience and a great love of the Barossa. His style is down to earth – allowing the season and dirt to speak for themselves – keeping winemaking simple to enable a pure expression of Barossa fruit, as is the Saltram tradition.