Unico Zelo Yuzu Vermouth, Adelaide Hills, South Australia 2022
Brendan and Laura Carter of Unico Zelo make Italian-inspired wines that champion sustainability and drought-hardy grapes in Australia's tough climate. They made this vermouth purely for fun and love: Adelaide Hills Merlot, Japanese yuzu and native Australian botanicals in one gorgeous, gift-worthy bottle.
Tasting Notes
"A sweet vermouth with a bright yuzu citrus lift over dark Merlot fruit and layered botanicals. Perfect solo over ice, in a spritz or in a Negroni." — Harvest Wine Shop
Details
Variety: Merlot base, infused with yuzu and other botanicals
Region: Adelaide Hills, South Australia
Vineyard: Alluvial, quartz-shot clay
Farming Practice: Sustainable
Winemaking: Fortified with neutral grape spirit to keep some natural sweetness, then infused with botanicals including yuzu
Style/Dosage: Sweet vermouth
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 16.0%
Serving Suggestion: Sip on the rocks with an orange twist, or mix into a Negroni or spritz