Momento Mori Amphora Releases Ribolla Gialla Fiano 2021

Classic Italian orange wine varietals, with a little bit of Georgian twang

Rebula (Ribolla Gialla) and Fiano

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Citrus Fruit, Stone Fruit, Mineral, and Herbal, Reductive & Oxidative Nuttiness and Toasted

BODY: Medium
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: Medium +
TANNIN: Medium -
ALCOHOL (%): Pronounced (12-14%)

Origin: Victoria, Australia

Grape Varietals:

Rebula (Ribolla Gialla) and Fiano

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

Maturation: 13-18 Months Amphora (Quevri)

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Grilled Seafood, Fish & Chips, Avocado Toast

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Thai Pork Belly, Claypot Chicken, Assam Laksa

Momento Mori Wines

A small-scale winery run by husband & wife team in Gippsland Victoria. They farm their vineyards using strict organic principles, sourcing high-quality fruit from like-minded growers throughout Victoria, who also strive for sustainable practices

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Momento Mori Amphora Releases Ribolla Gialla Fiano 2021

Grape Varietals & Region: Composed of roughly 70% Ribolla and 30% Fiano this wine came from 2 small pots.

Taste Profile: This is an orange wine in every sense of the word. It has structure, depth and purity in spades. There is an ethereal nature that clay adds to wines and this cuvee displays that character clearly. Approx 600 bottles made

Winemaking Process: The fruit was co-fermented in stainless and spent approx 2 months on skins before being pressed and transferred to the clay. It spent about 18 months in the amphora’s before being bottled by hand directly from each vessel.

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