The Protero Aromatico is a light-to-medium-bodied, incredibly vibrant, and exotic white blend from the cool-climate heights of the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. Produced under the expert guidance of Stephen Pannell, this unique release is modeled after the lean, zippy aromatic field blends of Northern Italy and crafted to trade simple, cloying sweetness for high-energy structural tension.
- Aromas: Highly perfumed with intense lychee, Turkish delight, rose water, ginger stems, lemongrass, and white peach.
- Palate: Slippery and voluptuous on entry with melon and citrus curd, snapped clean by an electric line of lime-juice acidity.
- Style: Modern, dry, and flamboyant aromatic blend balancing a lightly viscous, skin-contact texture with an uncommonly crisp, refreshing finish.
-
Winemaking: A clever blend of Gewürztraminer, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc; the Gewürztraminer undergoes an extended six weeks of skin contact.
- Food Pairing: Spectacular with spicy Thai street food, salt and pepper tofu, or a classic Vietnamese chicken salad.
This is a brilliant, intellectual white blend that turns the volume up on perfume without losing an ounce of its cool-climate class. It shifts gears away from standard whites, rewarding you with an incredibly sophisticated mix of zesty citrus, flinty spice, and a moreish grapefruit-pith texture that keeps evolving with every swirl.