Description
Stephen and Fiona Pannell purchased the Adelaide Hills vineyard, Protero, in late 2019.
The Pannells have been working with the Protero vineyard, previously owned by Rose and Frank Baldasso, since 2005, when Stephen returned from working a vintage with Aldo Vajra in Barolo. Planted with five clones of Nebbiolo and regularly enjoying cool autumns, Stephen had quickly recognised the vineyard’s superb potential. While Nebbiolo remains at the heart of the vineyard, Stephen has also planted Gewrztraminer, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Barbera and Dolcetto, all varieties he believes are well suited to this cool climate site. His mission to create distinctly Australian expressions of these classic European varieties drives the Protero project. Yet, in his own words, ultimately it will be Protero that decides which varieties it most faithfully expresses.
Proteros Aromatico is a blend inspired by the wines of Northern Italy and is well suited to the spicy food the Pannell family loves to eat. Gewrztraminer, Riesling and a tiny amount of Sauvignon Blanc are blended on their lees, left to settle in tank and then racked once. The resulting wine boasts exotic aromas of lychee, orange blossom and lemongrass alongside a beautiful textural quality on the palate.
Size: 75cl Bottle
ABV: 13%
Vintage: 2023
Country: Australia
Region: Adelaide Hills
Grape Variety: Gewrztraminer, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc
Brand Name: Protero
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