This fiano stands out through its unique amphora component, where some wine underwent skin contact in traditional clay vessels before blending. This ancient technique, combined with wild fermentation and old French oak maturation, creates natural palate texture that's rare in modern white wines. The result is a wine that bridges traditional and contemporary winemaking, offering complexity beyond standard stainless steel fermented whites.

Swan Hill's warm continental climate and Murray River influence create ideal conditions for fiano, an Italian variety that thrives in Mediterranean-style regions. The area's consistent sunshine and cool evening breezes help maintain the grape's natural acidity while developing the citrus and stone fruit flavours fiano is known for. This climate allows the variety to express its full potential while retaining the freshness essential to quality white wine.

Wild fermentation uses naturally occurring yeasts from the vineyard and winery environment rather than commercial cultured yeasts. This process typically takes longer and creates more complex flavour compounds, adding layers of texture and subtle funky notes that complement fiano's natural orange blossom and pear characteristics. It's a traditional approach that allows the vineyard's unique terroir to express itself more authentically in the finished wine.

Serve this fiano slightly warmer than typical whites - around 10-12°C rather than ice-cold - to appreciate its textural complexity and amphora-influenced mouthfeel. The wine's body and texture make it excellent with richer dishes like roasted chicken, creamy pasta, or aged cheeses. Its citrus and orange blossom notes also pair beautifully with Mediterranean cuisine, particularly dishes featuring herbs, olive oil, and seafood.

A 90-point rating from a boutique winery assessment recognises exceptional quality and craftsmanship in small-scale production. This score indicates the wine demonstrates outstanding varietal character, complexity, and winemaking skill that sets it apart from commercial productions. For fiano, achieving this rating suggests the wine successfully balances the variety's delicate fruit character with the textural complexity from amphora and wild fermentation techniques.