{"product_id":"unico-zelo-esoterico-orange-wine-barmera-polish-hill-river-riverland-clare-valley-australia-2023","title":"Unico Zelo 'Esoterico' Orange Wine, Barmera-Polish Hill River, Riverland-Clare Valley, Australia 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnico Zelo is the project of Brendan and Laura Carter, who've made it their mission to prove that Italian and Mediterranean grape varieties belong in Australia's warmest, driest corners. Working out of the Riverland and Clare Valley, they favor wild ferments, minimal intervention, and non-traditional vessels — concrete, amphora, old oak foudres — that preserve freshness over polish. Esoterico has become the domaine's most cult-followed release: an amber field blend built for pure drinkability, with no interest in fitting neatly into white, red, or rosé.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brendan and Laura Carter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainable, minimal-intervention practices (not certified organic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zibibbo, Gewürztraminer, Moscato Giallo, and Greco (approximately 66\/25\/7\/2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barmera, Riverland, and Polish Hill River, Clare Valley, Australia. 25–80-year-old vines at 50–520m elevation on ancient sandy limestone soils, in a moderate Mediterranean climate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each variety fermented separately on skins for roughly 2 weeks, without added yeast, in stainless steel; unfined and unfiltered, allowed to clarify by gravity alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months, split between stainless steel and old 3,000L oak foudres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant and unfiltered, with citrus peel, ginger, and mandarin oil aromatics; mouthwatering acidity and grippy, \"say hello\" tannins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spicy dishes, hard cheeses, or rich poultry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"UNICO ZELO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44513384366146,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/1023\/4946\/files\/UnicoZeloesoterico.png?v=1784930072","url":"https:\/\/decantnapa.com\/products\/unico-zelo-esoterico-orange-wine-barmera-polish-hill-river-riverland-clare-valley-australia-2023","provider":"DECANT Napa Bottle Shop \u0026 Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}