2021 Billy Button The Versatile Vermentino

The Alpine Valleys region boasts a proud Italian community, many of them second or third generation who have followed their parents into crop growing. Tobacco used to be a significant industry here but as it declined, many took to growing grapes and as a result the area has a wide array of Italian grape varieties. The fruit for this Vermintino comes from the Ferraro Vineyard at Myrtleford. Growing this sun loving variety in a cool climate means that the fruit can be picked a little riper while still retaining good acidity.  This results in a richer, more textural style.
Brilliant water like colour with a faint tinge of green around the outskirts. Elevated tropical fruit, lime and green apple scents infused with fresh herbs are followed by some stony mineral notes. Textural and intensely flavoured the mouth watering palate is laden with juicy pear, lime and green apple fruits which overlay a stony mineral back drop. Dry crisp finish with some spicy fresh herb infusions sneaking their way onto the long delicious aftertaste.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 12.5%