Wangolina A Series Fiano

Hailing from the sun-drenched slopes of Campania in Italy’s south, and often with ocean aspect. Mundulla’s Wirrega Vineyard has shown immediate fondness to its unique climate in the Limestone Coast. The warm days, cool oceanic evenings and clay based terra rossa soils all provide an ideal setting for generously ripe fruit that retains plenty of natural acidity.

The first vintage saw the fruit handpicked & whole bunch pressed, with one third of the juice filling small format conditioned oak for fermentation. After three months rest on lees, it was blended back to the stainless steel component for a further three months before bottle.

Aromas are a varietal medley of jasmine, apple & orange blossom. The palate begins with a generous coating of ripe pineapple with layered complexities of roasted almond & more orange peel. Hints of fennel & lavender add intrigue as it tapers long with delicate bath salt minerality.

94 points – Lisa Cardelli – “Looking at the colour of this wine, I can’t help but think of a golden, shimmering sunset over the bay. It very much evokes a summery vibe of yellow peaches and lemon sorbet, preserved pineapple and Valencia range, with the opulent decadence of frangipani. The palate is abundant, bursting with sun-drenched fruit and a talc like texture that is both irresistible and charming. Drink now–2028”

93 points – Shanteh Wale – Halliday Wine Companion – “Made with 30% fermented in oak on light solids, and the remainder in stainless steel. A bounty of fruit, this is Australia’s modern-day ‘sunshine in a glass’, with the focus on texture and finesse to create a very complete wine. Sandy soils, pineapple, dried mango and melon. Candied limes, too. Tea tree sap adds an oily viscosity and a hint of sesame praline on the finish. This is layered with flavour.”