2020 Bodega Pablo Fallabrino Bianco 'Estival'

60% Gewurztraminer, 30% Chardonnay & 10% Moscato Bianco from the Viñedo de los Vientos vineyard, planted in 2011 on calcareous clay soils. Hand harvested, fermented in steel and aged for 12 months on its lees. Bottled unfiltered. 

The nose is actually more subdued then one would think having such aromatic grapes but still has ripe notes of lemon zest, white peach, and green apple all woven together with white flowers, baking flour, and yellow chartreuse. The bit of bottle age on this means it is starting to show just a hint of the classic petrol note. The palate shows medium viscosity with crisp acidity and the wine finishes with notes of candied peach and fresh sliced lemons. Slightly off-dry but the zesty acidity offsets the sweetness. 

Bodega Pablo Fallabrino is located 4 km’s from the Atlantic Ocean in Atlantida, part of Uruguay’s Canelones region, one of the coolest growing areas in the entire country. Pablo Fallabrino is the owner, grower and winemaker and he lives on the estate with his wife and two children. His grandfather, Angelo Fallabrino immigrated to Uruguay in 1920 from Piedmont and planted 5 vineyards and started 2 wineries in the 1930’s. Pablo studied with both his father and grandfather and eventually started the current, single vineyard estate in 1997 where they currently have 30 acres under vine on their 75 acre estate. Bodega Pablo Fallabrino produces mostly Piedmontese varietals in addition to Tannat and their wines typically show an old world, nuanced style which we tend to gravitate towards.

91 points, James Suckling. "Pineapple, pear, lychee and citrus blossom on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied with crisp acidity and an oily texture. Fruity with an off-dry feel. 60% gewurztraminer, 30% chardonnay and 10% moscato bianco. Vegan. Drink now. Screw cap."