2023 Billy Button The Versatile Vermentino, Alpine Valley

Racy, juicy and succulent with immediate drinking enjoyment in mind. It's hard to ask for more. The Italian grape shines in refreshing lime, grapefruit, yellow apple and spring aromatics. In the mouth, it rolls warmly across the middle palate and then takes off, driven by zippy acidity.

93 points Special Value  Jeni Port winecompanion.com.au

The Alpine Valleys region boasts a proud Italian-origin population, many of them second or third generation who have followed their parents into crop growing. Tobacco used to be a significant industry, hence the iconic kiln houses that dot the landscape. Once tobacco declined, many took to growing grapes and hence the area has an array of Italian grape varieties, including Vermentino. This variety is grown in various Italian regions and originate from Sardinia. This fruit comes from the Ferraro Vineyard at Myrtleford. Growing this sun loving variety in a cool climate means that Jo can pick the fruit a little riper while still retaining good acidity.  This results in a richer more textural style of Vermentino.

Sourced from the Ferraro Vineyard at Myrtleford, this Vermentino has lifted citrus and melon aromas, with hints of spice and a textured palate. Our expression of Vermentino shows how happily it partners with so many different cuisines and occasions (it's a floozy at heart!)