Il Cattivo Fiano 2021 Sparkling

Il Cattivo Fiano 2021 SparklingThe grapes were oxidatively pressed. The juice was cold settled for 24 hours and while still cloudy, racked off gross lees. Fermentation using a combination of wild and inoculated yeasts for complexity in a combination of oak and stainless steel together with partial malolactic fermentation for texture and early bottling preserves the freshness and brightness of this wine. Racy grapefruit pith and nougat. Complex lime & pine nuts on the palate and

tropical fruit and fruit tingles

Ethereal elegance with length and drive

more full-bodied and sometimes sweet

Rich black raspberry dominates the palate

A mix of light and dark fresh ripe berried fruits

As such we source fruit from the Adelaide Hills and the Fleurieu Peninsula which are well suited for the variety

The 2017 is the sixth release of the MC and follows in the footsteps of the highly lauded 2013 that racked up 95 points with Halliday

citrus and nectarine

The palate is clean and bright with lots of citrus layers and natural acidity

It’s the same grape

Dark ruby hues rimmed with deep garnet

Aromas of crunchy red apple skin leap from the glass