'Parcellaire Blanc #1'

This wine is so Zillinger, at once extremely unique and extremely delicious, beautifully farmed and site specific fruit (in this case his coolest climate, north facing, latest ripening plots) combined with a wildly creative élevage. Parcellaire Blanc No.1 is equal parts Chardonnay and Welschriesling. The Welschriesling is whole cluster fermented in qvevri amphoras on the skins then pressed and matured in 500 litre Oak barrels while the Chardonnay is pressed whole cluster and fermented aged in Acacia barrels for eight months under naturally occurring flor.

Tasting Notes: It is difficult to describe this wine — rich, clean, and unique fruit profile in the vein of white peach, yellow apple, yellow pear, and quince but with baking spice, crème fraîche, pie shell, savoury herbs, and a distinctive salinity. The texture from the time on skins and the textured acidity create a fuller body than its gentle alcohol would imply. This wine is truly one of a kind.

- Vino Al Vino