2025 Jasper Hill Lo Stesso Fiano Organic, Heathcote

Seriously swoon-worthy; Lo Stesso Fiano just keeps getting better and better with each release. The McNallys have worked with the grape for years and experience shows through in a complexity of flavours, textures and the kind of gentle savouriness that adds that extra layer of interest. Explores a world of intense citrus, of lemon balm, grapefruit pith and skin, lemon pastille and orange blossom aromatics, with pear, apple, quince and almond. So smooth; it roams fresh and long, aided by a subtle phenolic grip and tangy acid drive. So good on every level!

96 points Special Value Jeni Port winecompanion.com.au

Floral and charming, with aromas of apricot blossoms, citrus peel, lemon confit, jasmine and chalk. The palate is textural and mid-weighted, with slight phenolic grip and bright acidity leading into a lush, generous mouthfeel with plenty of tension. Delicious. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

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From the warm days and ancient red Cambrian soils of Heathcote, this Fiano shows a richer, more textural Australian expression of a classic southern Italian variety. Jasper Hill is a pioneer of organic and biodynamic farming in the region, with a deep commitment to minimal intervention and site expression. Lo Stesso Fiano is grown on the same iron rich soils that have made Heathcote famous for powerful reds, yet here they bring depth, savoury complexity and natural weight to a white variety that thrives in warmth while retaining freshness. The result is a wine that feels generous and Mediterranean in spirit, but still distinctly Heathcote in structure and intensity.

The vineyard setting plays a big role in the wine’s personality. Hot daytime temperatures build flavour and ripeness, while cooler nights help preserve acidity and aromatic lift. Jasper Hill’s hands off approach in the winery allows natural texture and varietal character to shine, with gentle handling to retain phenolic grip and savoury detail. Rather than a simple, fruit driven white, this is a serious, food focused wine built around mouthfeel, balance and sense of place.

In the glass it shows a medium straw to light gold colour. Aromas are layered and complex, opening with pear, baked apple and yellow peach, followed by honey, chamomile, almond meal and a subtle herbal note. There is often a faint savoury, nutty edge that hints at Fiano’s natural affinity for texture and complexity rather than overt aromatics.

The palate is medium to full bodied and beautifully structured, with orchard fruit, gentle citrus and a creamy, waxy texture that coats the mouth. Acidity is present but integrated, giving lift without stripping the wine of its richness. A subtle phenolic grip and savoury, almond like finish add length and serious food appeal. The finish is long, textured and slightly saline, making it a wine that feels more like a white for the dinner table than a simple aperitif.

This is a superb match for roast chicken, pork, grilled fish, octopus, creamy pasta, pumpkin dishes, mushrooms and aged cheeses. It also works beautifully with Mediterranean flavours, olive oil, herbs and roasted vegetables. Drinking well now for its texture and generosity, it will also cellar confidently for five to eight years, developing more honeyed, nutty and savoury complexity while retaining its structural backbone.