2022 Chalmers Wines Montevecchio Bianco, Heathcote, Victoria, AustraliaABOUT THIS WINE A bend of 50% Vermentino, 21% Pecorino, 12% Ribolla Gialla, 10% Falanghina, 4% Moscato Giallo, 3% Fiano. East facing sloped site, 150 170m elevation planted on iconic red Cambrian soil of northern Heathcote. Well ventilated, warm site with sustainable farming practices and a focus on soil health and balanced vines. Viticulturist is Troy McInnes. Hand picked, whole bunch pressed and co fermented on full solids. Wild ferment, temperature

perfectly ripe and in top condition

one in Morey St Denis and one in St Romain

this is elegant

Unfiltered

95% of the harvest is aged in mostly new

MATTHIASSON's crowning achievement is a white that combines the spirit of Bordeaux and northern Italy's Friuli region - a mix of Sauvignon Blanc

Depending on the year

and Pierre-Henri’s no sulfur vinification effortlessly balances a natural wine approach with traditional Burgundian technique to create wines with energy and balance

The estate has been organic and biodynamic since 2000

already linked to the Pira family by deep friendship and mutual esteem and representing a historic family of Barolo producers from the 18th century

The 10% Pinot Meunier perfects these harmonies with aromatic density

The grapes are handpicked and undergo a 7 day cold soak