2019 Billy Button Bianco Family

A new additon to the Billy Button range alongside Rosato, Rosso and Prosecco, the 'Wildflower" range are value wines made to offer immediate enjoyment to the consumer.  This Bianco his year is a blend of Vermentino (32%), Sauvignon Blanc (18.5%), Garganega (18%), Arneis (18.0%), Gewurztraminer (5.5%), Prosecco (5.5%), Fiano (2.0) and Chardonnay (0.5%)  from the Alpine Valleys and the King Valley. 

Production Notes

 Fruit was predominantly sourced from the Alpine Valleys with the exception being the Garganega and Gewürztraminer, which were sourced from King Valley.  A small batch ethos was implemented with all batches kept separate until the final blending.  Wines were fermented in stainless steel using indigenous and selected yeast strains depending on the batch.  Some batches were matured on yeast lees for up to 10 months.  Other parcels, such as the Gewürztraminer and Vermentino were allowed extended time on skins prior to pressing.

Tasting Notes                  

Colour:  Pale Straw

Nose:  Vibrant citrus and stone fruit with savoury notes of thyme, rosemary and oyster shell.

Palate:  The salinity follows through on the pallet and pairs nicely with fine texture and a slight creaminess owed to time on lees. 

Technical details

Vineyard: Antonello – Buffalo Creek, Alpine Valleys Ferraro – Myrtleford, Alpine Valleys, Greenacres – Merriang South, Alpine Valleys, Carson – Cheshunt, King Valley and Bettio – King Valley, King Valley.

Region:                82% Alpine Valleys / 18% King Valley

Alcohol:               12.5%