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Billy Button 'The Versatile' Vermentino 2023
Grape Type Pronunciation: "ver-men-tee-noh"
Primary flavours
Apple
Lemon
Pear
Saline
Zesty
Details
The 'Versatile' Vermentino is a classic example of Vermentino, with a zesty citrus start with undertones of sea-spray and pear skin. The palate is fleshy and broad to start with before the acid of this zesty wine kicks into gear to give you a bit of zip in your step.

Billy Button is located in the picturesque region of the Alpine Valleys, and aside from having the word valley in its name, has the crown for being the highest region in Australia. The cellar door is located in the exceptionally beautiful town of Bright, and although it was named after a British statesman, it should have been named after the incredibly bright skies found here. The town is located at the valley of Mount Buffalo, so is an ideal stop when visiting the slopes for skiing or staying at the local camping grounds. The winery is the creation of Jo Marsh and her husband Glenn James, who have the lofty ambition of making a wine from any grape variety that has existed (we kid, but seriously they produce a lot of wines) and representing Alpine Valleys and its surrounding regions with pride. The wines are named after the Billy Button, a native flower which is found in the region, and are well made and worth the price of admission. They also make a handful of wines under their Shy Susan and Clay Pot labels, which are equally worth seeking out.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards light bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Alpine Valleys
country
Australia
Grape type
Vermentino
Wine Maker
Billy Button Wines
Alcohol
13%
Vintage
2023
Cellar period
1-3 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Vegan
Temperature
Cold 5°C-8°C
State
VIC
collection
Pairing guide
We make no secret of our undying love for Vermentino, and this beautiful bottle from Billy Button couldn’t be more up our street if it tried. It’s going to be fantastic served alongside seafood dishes with a hearty dollop of pesto, Italian pasta classics like cacio e pepe and vongole, and pork tenderloin dishes with a green salad or buttered potatoes. Green salads, fennel sausages, delicate fillets of sea bass or bream with a spritz of lemon or cod with beans will also provide memorable pairings.
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Food
Lots of Herbs
Salads
Tastes
Light
Salty
Moods
Relaxed
Always A Winner
Seasons
Summer
Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Alpine Valleys, Australia
In north-east Victoria, neighbouring Beechworth and King Valley regions is scenic Alpine Valley. It is quite the tourist destination with year-round resort activities at Mt Hotham, Mt Buffalo and Falls Creek. The main varieties here are Prosecco, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the cooler lofty areas, while Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon perform in the warmer lower elevations. Vineyard elevations here range between 155m-320m, but the highest point in the region is 1972m above sea level for scale! Alpine Valley is most certainly continental, with a favourably big difference between day and night temperatures. Careful site selection is critical here, vignerons favour slopey hillsides with optimum airflow to minimise the threat of frost in Spring - during flowering and Autumn frost around harvest season.
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