{"product_id":"unico-zelo-fresh-a-f-nero-davola-zibibbo-barmera-riverland-australia-2025","title":"Unico Zelo 'Fresh A.F.' Nero d'Avola-Zibibbo, Barmera, Riverland, Australia 2025","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 Adelaide Hills, they favor low-input farming and hands-off cellar work, chasing energy and drinkability over polish. Fresh A.F. began life as a collaboration with the No Mafia crew and has become a flagship expression of their belief that Nero d'Avola — heat-loving, drought-resistant — has real potential in Australian soil.\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 and regenerative 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 80% Nero d'Avola, 11% Zibibbo, 9% Fiano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Riccaterra Farm, Barmera, Riverland, Australia. Ancient sandy limestone soils in a moderate Mediterranean climate; grapes picked early in a hot vintage to preserve freshness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nero d'Avola and Zibibbo co-fermented in stainless steel with a short skin contact; pressed back to tank. Fiano added at bottling for lift and saline tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel; no oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and vibrant, with sour cherry, blood orange, and blueberry; crunchy and refreshing, with fine, sandy tannins and lively acidity — \"on trend\" as a chillable red\/white blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light summer fare, grilled meats, or served lightly chilled with antipasto.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"UNICO ZELO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44513380368450,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/1023\/4946\/files\/UnicoZeloFreshaf.png?v=1784927542","url":"https:\/\/decantnapa.com\/products\/unico-zelo-fresh-a-f-nero-davola-zibibbo-barmera-riverland-australia-2025","provider":"DECANT Napa Bottle Shop \u0026 Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}