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Riverland Bianco d'Alessano

8.92 ratings
8.92 pro ratings
Riverland, Lower Murray, South Australia, Australia
Bianco d'Alessano
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

The origins of this white grape are from Puglia. Having visited the heel of Italy a few years ago and experienced the heat you can only grow grapes which are heat tolerant like Negromaro and Primitivo (Zinfandel). I notice that Sue Bell sourced these grapes from a grower in the Riverland which is always warm and would suit Bianco d’Alessano. This wine is musky and herbaceous with ripe Tangerine/Mandarin flavours with low acid. Refreshing and different. See previous note from March 2021.

The origins of this white grape are from Puglia. Having visited the heel of Italy a few years ago and experienced the heat you can only grow grapes which are heat tolerant like Negromaro and Primitivo (Zinfandel). I notice that Sue Bell sourced these grapes from a grower in the Riverland which is always warm and would suit Bianco d’Alessano. This wine is musky and herbaceous with ripe Tangerine/Mandarin flavours with low acid. Refreshing and different. See previous note from March 2021.

Jul 9th, 2022
Bob McDonald

A rare and unusual grape variety native to Puglia in the heel of Italy. This is fermented on skins. Very textural with a great mouth feel. Ideal for warm climates - this is from the Riverland. Drought tolerant with thick skins.

A rare and unusual grape variety native to Puglia in the heel of Italy. This is fermented on skins. Very textural with a great mouth feel. Ideal for warm climates - this is from the Riverland. Drought tolerant with thick skins.

Mar 22nd, 2021