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Unico Zelo 'Esoterico' Orange Blend 2020
Grape Type Pronunciation: "Orange" like, the colour and the citrus fruit.
Primary flavours
Dried Apricot
Mandarin
Yellow Peach
Ginger
Honey
Jasmine
Salt
Details
This is a wonderful blend of multiple grape varieties, including Fiano, Zibbibo, Moscato Giallo, Gewurtztraminer and Greco... quite a mix! It's not exactly white, nor red - many call it Orange or Amber wine... but the truth is it's just plain delicious. Cloudy, textural, with plenty of tropical fruits and a bite of ginger and juicy acidity.

Unico Zelo is a winery with attitude. From their bold and bodacious marketing campaigns and merchandise, to their deeply-flavoured wines inspired by some of the great, powerful wine regions of the world, they like to do things a bit differently. It comes as no surprise, then, that Unico Zelo have their home in the Adelaide Hills, quickly becoming the spiritual home of Australia’s more innovative and experimental wine scene, where husband and wife Brendan and Laura Carter have established themselves as the confident newcomers on the scene with plenty to say. The philosophy of Unico Zelo is to show the world just how varied Australian wine can be - from the Adelaide Hills, to the Clare Valley, to the Riverland. They’ve selected an unusual and radical set of grape varietals with which to make their wines - a lot of southern Italian and Sicilian grapes are grown here, famed for their deep, punchy flavours which suit the new generation of wine drinkers, who want to enjoy powerful wines in an informal setting. A breath of fresh, Italian-inspired air, which is gaining a set of dedicated followers with every new release.
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Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, very fruity, medium tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Riverland
country
Australia
Grape type
Orange Wine
Wine Maker
Unico Zelo
Alcohol
12%
Vintage
2020
Cellar period
3-5 years
Production method
Sustainably Made
State
SA
Pairing guide
Skin contact wines, such as this unusual blend from Unico Zelo, are always exciting to pair with food. We reckon this lovely little number is going to work really well with Moroccan dishes featuring lamb, dried fruits, eggplant, and walnuts, and it’s also destined for pairing with the autumnal flavours associated with wild mushrooms, pumpkin, or squash. Roasted vegetables are always going to be a safe bet, as are any dishes with a characteristically nutty flavour; think heritage grains like freekeh and quinoa, and meats served with a dollop of tahini. Nice!
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Food
Turkish
Greek
Vietnamese
Tastes
Bitter
Fruity
Unique
Moods
Adventurous
Mood for something different
Seasons
Spring
Cooler Months
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Riverland, Australia
Located in the heart of South Australia, the Riverland wine region is a tropical paradise for wine lovers. The region was formerly known for its traditional wines, particularly Shiraz, Chardonnay, and Grenache as well as its abundance of sunshine and beautiful scenery. In the last few years it's added a raft of Mediterranean varieties to its charm - think Fiano and Nero d'Avola. The warm climate and fertile soils of the Riverland make it a perfect place for grape growing, and the wines produced there are bursting with flavour. So why not explore the wines of the Riverland and discover a new favourite?
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