Maturation
Matured in ceramic after blending for a further 4 months. 48% of the final blend
was skin contacted.
Palate
Inspired by the textural white wines of the Southern Rhône, Ovitelli Blanc brings these
traditional varieties together in blended harmony. Gently fermented and aged with skin
contact in large ceramic eggs.
Vinification
All varieties hand-picked and sorted separately. Roussanne on the 12th of March,
Grenache Blanc on the 22nd of March, and Grenache Gris, and Clairette on the 4th of
April. Destemmed and crushed to ceramic egg and macerated on skins for an extended
period, averaging 4 months. Batches were basket pressed, and only the very lightest
pressings are kept separate to be considered for the final blend. These are un-fined,
unsettled and fermented exclusively in ceramic. No sulphur is added until the
completion of fermentation or the extended skin contact portions are removed from
skins.
Vintage Notes
A normal wet winter was followed by a picturesque dry spring. The long range weather
patterns indicated a shift from La Niña towards El Niño, which favours drier and hotter
conditions. In these warmer seasons, we adjust our practices to encourage slightly
higher yields and more canopy cover. However, the unexpected summer rainfall in
December and January presented a unique challenge, resulting in larger bunches and
berry development. Warm conditions prevailed through February and early March,
promoting ripening of flavours and sugars with the balance we were aiming for. The
warmth led to an intense couple of weeks, during which we harvested the majority of
the grapes.
Region Notes
Yangarra is a single-vineyard estate situated in Blewitt Springs, at the northern edge of
the McLaren Vale region, South Australia. Yangarra’s combination of ancient geology,
high altitude and Mediterranean climate provide the ideal growing conditions for the
best grape varieties of the southern Rhône.
