Ricca Terra

Daisy Chain Muscat Blanc Fiano

Like the flowers in a Daisy Chain, Ricca Terra wouldn’t exist without a chain of important people. The winemakers, vineyard workers, bottlers, storage & transportation teams, distributors, retailers & sommeliers and most importantly the end consumer. The ‘Daisy Chain’ is a way of acknowledging and thanking everyone for their part in our wine journey, from vine to bottle.

The co-fermented Fiano provides a crunchy acid punch to this wine, while the Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains gives floral lifts. This unique blend gives the drinker the impression the palate will be sweet, however, the surprise is a sophisticated dry finish and flavor-filled wine.

Each grape requires individual treatment to overcome challenges and play to their strengths. Avoiding ‘cooked and stewed’ grapes is the challenge when growing Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains and powdery mildew is the primary enemy! Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains is prone to infection and must be managed, while the Fiano and Greco have an ability to hold loads of natural acid when grown in a warm viticultural climate.

To retain the aromatic floral flavors of Muscat Blanc à Pettits Grains, grapes are harvested at around 11.5 Baume and the Fiano is harvested close to 12.0 Baume and then fermented in stainless steel before being matured in old French barrels for six months.

Region: Riverland
Varietal: 85% Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains - 15% Fiano
Vintage: 2018
Vineyard: Ricca Terra Estate
Vine Age: Average: 7-years-old
Viticulture: Practicing Organic
Soil Type: Well-Drained Red Clay with Silt Deposits
Alcohol: 12.5%
Oak: None - 6 months in neutral French tonneau