2022 Unico Zelo Birdwood Fiano

A sustainably produced, bold, and vibrant Fiano that thrives in Australia’s climate, offering a fresh, modern white wine perfect for adventurous drinkers.

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No winery in Australia does more to champion the exciting Fiano variety, and the 2022 Unico Zelo Birdwood Fiano is a bold, premium release of this Mediterranean grape.

Founded by Brendan and Laura Carter, Unico Zelo has made a name for itself by championing Mediterranean varieties like Fiano, chosen for their ability to thrive in Australia’s hot and dry regions. Their approach is rooted in sustainability, with a deep respect for the environment, and a commitment to crafting wines that are both delicious and eco-conscious.

This is a more full-bodied and textural Fiano from Brendan and Laura, bursting with lime oil, jasmine florals, and quartz-like minerality, balanced by spicy, nutty oak. The palate is textural yet fresh, with lively acidity, grapefruit pith, and subtle green apple notes, all framed by hints of vanilla from the oak.

For followers of Unico Zelo, or those seeking a modern, eco-friendly white that’s full of energy and flavour, the 2022 Unico Zelo Birdwood Fiano is an exciting and delicious choice. Extremely limited.

GEEK DEETS:

Variety: Fiano
Region: Birdwood, Adelaide Hills
Soil Type: Alluvial Quartz-Shot Clay
Vintage: 2022
Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
Volume: 750ml
Traditional Owners: Peramangk Country

WINEMAKER'S NOTES:

We've always wanted to be known for making the greatest Fiano in Australia - and some may argue that's true - but we internally still have a carrot to chase to really stamp our authority on that claim. So this brings us to our brand new release: Birdwood.

We've flirted with the use of oak in our white wines for a while, but with this release, it seems apt to utilise it to amplify the best parcel of Adelaide Hills Fiano we received in 2022. The goal here was to use oak with a deft hand to enhance Fiano to another level, without overbearing the beautiful fruit underneath. Not to toot our own horn too much, but we feel like we've nailed it.

Aromatically it's lime oil, jasmine & frangipani florals with the quartz-like minerality that you expect from our Adelaide Hills Fiano, but enveloped in spicy, nutty oak. It's texturally beautiful as Fiano should be, with the grapefruit pith, finger lime, and green apple tang that's the centrepiece of the variety from this region, framed well with classic vanilla oak hits. Racy acid brings it all together.

Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type White
Body Full Bodied
Variety Fiano
Country Australia
Region Adelaide Hills
Australian State SA
Feature Women in Wine
Alcohol 13%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2022
Closure DIAM Cork

Unico Zelo

Unico Zelo is the project of winemaking couple Brendan and Laura Carter. In their words, their aim is to create “Italian-inspired, textural and site-expressive wines” and “Australian examples of Mediterranean varieties in an approachable and jovial fashion.”

Since bursting onto the scene in 2014 with their eye-catching, outrageously good value alternative vino, the Carters have spread their wings and their range. They now make a large suite of wines, including single vineyard examples of Fiano, Nero d'Avola and Nebbiolo. They are one of the most dynamic winemaking duos in the Adelaide Hills.

Winemaker Laura Carter doing what she does best. Discover Unico Zelo

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