Pisano Fabula `Late Harvest` Viognier Torrontes 2011

Country
Uruguay
Producer
Pisano
Grape(s)
Type
White
Style
Dessert
Oaked Style
Lightly oaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Sweet
Alcohol Content
12%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No

Producer

The Pisano vineyards belong to a group of small family vignerons with an artisan tradition of making wines that reflect the character of the land and the people. Francesco Pisano arrived in Uruguay in 1870 from Italy (the great grandfather of the current owners). The original vineyards were planted in 1914 by his son Cesare. Today, this winemaking tradition continues and they produce some of the country`s most prestigious and best wines with distinctive character oriented to the high quality, niche market. These hand crafted wines are produced in limited quantities and total production at the Pisano family cellars is only 30,000 cases per year across the range of these award winning varietals.
Tasting Notes
The Viognier and Torrontes grapes are left on the vines to mature and then harvested with low botrytis, and the wine was aged in French oak barrels for 6-8 months. The result is a wine showing brilliant golden yellow with amber tones, and aromas of ripe fruit, as well as peach and honey fragrances. Soft and fruity on the palate. Pure nectar!
Food
Summer fruit puddings and ice cream. Creme brulee and custards and blue cheeses.
Media
Jancis Robinson awarded 17 points in March 2017.