Latta Vino Precarious Blend 2021

Super textural and fun on the palate.

Pinot Noir (Pinot Nero)Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris), Traminer (Gewürztraminer, Roter Traminer, Gelber Traminer), and Viognier

$69.00

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Citrus Fruit, Tropical Fruit, Pepper / Spice, and Floral, Reductive & Oxidative Nuttiness

BODY: Medium
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: Medium +
TANNIN: Medium -
ALCOHOL (%): Moderate (9-12%)

Origin: Victoria, Australia

Grape Varietals:
Pinot Noir (Pinot Nero)
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris), Traminer (Gewürztraminer, Roter Traminer, Gelber Traminer), and Viognier

Winemaking:
Natural, Minimal Intervention, and Vegan Friendly
Extended Skin Contact, Wild yeast, and On Lees Ageing

Maturation:

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
oyster, canapes, citrusy tarts

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Croquette, tempura

Latta Vino

Latta Vino is bending genres, pushing boundaries, perfecting some zero-sulphur staples, and generally churning out some of the most detail-driven and fresh wines in Australia right now.

Description

Latta Vino Precarious Blend 2021

Owen used a continuous fermentation technique, adding to the ferment as each parcel ripened—and the resulting wine is a wild ride. A delicious blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir Rosé and a splash of Viognier and Gewürztraminer. Zesty tangerine, some spice and floral, with an oxidative edge keeping things in order. Buckle up!

Dry & Yeasty Whites

Open tank fermentation, lees stirring, pumping over and racking can all play a role during vinification, while oxidative aging in allows gradual air contact with the wine. Oak barrels & concrete tanks are most often used for such styles, and the more intense styles are often made under flor

Expect notes of yeasty umami notes, as well as almon, dried apricot, and salinity

Solera Ageing

Solera systems help winemakers age wine in staggered manner, by blending wines across various vintages. Originating in Spain, the main benefit is not having to age individual vintage wines, while achieving consistent taste profiles across a consistent supply of wines
They often have oxidaative characters, and can range across various sweetness levels & length of solera ageing