Tasting Notes
Fiano is an Italian variety that feels right at home in our Mediterranean climate. Native to Campania in Italy's south, it's a grape prized for its texture and its knack for holding onto acidity even in warmer sites, giving you ripe stone fruit and citrus alongside a savoury, nutty, almost honeyed depth and a gentle floral lift. This one is sourced from a single organic vineyard in Blewitt Springs, where a cooler microclimate helps retain that natural acidity and freshness.
Fermented cool in stainless steel to preserve its vibrancy, the wine was then finished in seasoned French oak barriques to add a touch of texture and breadth. The result is full of ripe stone fruit and zesty citrus, with hints of white flowers, almond and honeysuckle, and a bright, textural palate that stays fresh right through. - Aaron C
The fresh-faced Kyle Egle and Jonny Cook may be new to the ranks of McLaren Vale producers but the duo already have 20 vintages under their collective belt. They have worked at a range of Vale producers in their young careers, with Egle now at Ryecroft and Cook in the cellar at Wirra Wirra. Mates since high school the pair started Saltfleet as a creative collaboration utilising small parcels of premium fruit to craft regionally typical styles, by blending a hands-off approach with their scientific understanding of the processes involved.
More than that they want to create something that contributes to the future of the region they call home, who’s community has assisted them at every stage of establishing Saltfleet.
Underpinning the wines is their belief that quality of fruit is everything and that the result should clearly display the expression of the site and sub-region. So it makes sense that high quality organic and sustainably farmed vineyards are the fruit source with old vine material in Blewitt Springs, including the MMAD vineyard, core to the project.
Early press has been very positive and recognised the balance of regional typicity, fruit quality and drinkability the range offers. Saltfleet are certainly a new star to watch ascend among the classic names of McLaren Vale. - Distributor note.
| Product Type | Wine White Other Varietals & Blends |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | South Australia |
| Sub Region | McLaren Vale |
| Winemaking Practices | Conventional |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |