2023 Koerner Pigato Vermentino

93 pts
Grippy, textural Vermentino that sees 20 days on skins. Curious and thirst quenching in equal parts.
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93 Points
"Thirst-quenching stuff here. Tightly wound, lots going on, fine-boned. Yummm."
- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)

Vermentino is one of those varieties that shines with some skin contact and a few winemaking tricks. It adds an extra dimension of appeal.

Case in point is this Pigato Vermentino from Koerner wines in the Clare Valley. Vermentino was planted around 10 years ago on the family vineyard in Watervale, a pocket on Terra Rossa soils selected as best for this variety.

The wine spent 20 days on skins in open vessels during fermentation before being pressed back to steel to age for 7 months. Bottled without filtering or filtration. It's a winning style, complete with slightly cloudy and grippy elements.

93 Points - "Skin fermented vermentino (20 days maceration) from Clare Valley. This one feels more in the refreshing zone than orange wine zone, but does the latter justice in its texture and pleasing bitterness. The tenth release for this significant wine! Like tonic water meets mandarin juice joined to alpine herbs meshed with green apple. What a delight! Lighter expression in a way, despite the ripple of powdery tannin through it all, a frisky, long, pink grapefruit finish laced with juniper berries a delight. Thirst-quenching stuff here. Tightly wound, lots going on, fine boned. Yummm."
- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)

Customer Reviews

5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
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2 reviews
  • BP
    Bradley P.
    Verified Buyer
    8 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Gets better with time int he glass

    Cloudy with high acid. Needs some time in the glass but I am looking forward to the next bottle

  • AK
    Aziz K.
    Verified Buyer
    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    2 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Tasty

    I've had this before and was glad I could get another bottle from DD. One of my favourite wines with food. Delicious

Vineyard: Gullyview Vineyard, Watervale

Planted: 2007

Soil type: Terra Rossa, red clay on limestone

Picking date: March 18 & 21, 2023

Picking method: Hand harvested and sorted in vineyard

Processing: Destem retaining ~ 50% whole berries. No whole bunch

Fermentation: Natural ferment in open top steel fermenters, hand plunged twice daily

Time on skins: 20 days

Pressing: Free run and pressings combined

Settling: Settled off gross lees for 7 days

Aging vessel: Steel for 7 months

Filtration: No

Fining: No

Alc: 10.1%

pH: 3.25

TA: 6.9

SO2: 25 free / 50 total

Production: 1380 dozen

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type White
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Vermentino
Country Australia
Region Clare Valley
Australian State SA
Feature Natural/Lo-Fi
Reviewed By The Wine Front
Critic Score 93
Alcohol 10%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure Cork

Koerner

Growing up in Clare Valley, Damon Koerner developed a deep connection with the region's rich wine history. In 2014, he and his brother Jono launched Koerner Wines to bring fresh energy to their home turf, creating vibrant, modern wines that feel both distinctly Clare and cutting-edge.

Koerner Wines is all about blending tradition with innovation. Damon’s organically-minded approach and contemporary techniques – like fermenting and ageing in clay amphora – result in wines that are bright, food-friendly, and ideally suited to Australia’s climate.

Using his family’s Gullyview vineyard alongside nearby plots, Damon works with Clare Valley classics like Riesling and Cabernet, while also embracing more unique varieties like Carignan, Sciacarello, and top-notch Vermentino. His wines showcase Clare Valley’s diversity, revealing unexpected sides of this iconic region. With a recent expansion into the Adelaide Hills, the range continues to grow and mature.

As one of Australia’s most celebrated young winemakers, Damon Koerner is redefining what Clare Valley & Adelaide Hills wines can be. If you haven’t tried Koerner Wines yet, it’s high time to explore these excellent South Australian vinos.

Damon Koerner in his Adelaide Hills winery Koerner

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