Amato Vino
Fusa Bianco
The 2024 Fusa Bianco from Margaret River's Amato Vino by Brad Wehr is a gem. Marsanne from two Wallcliffe vineyards blended with Verdelho from Treeton brings a creamy-yet-zesty sunshine wine of immense
smashability. Both varieties were separately picked, de-stemmed, and basket pressed to old oak to undergo natural fermentation in a short élevage. A couple of the Marsanne barrels were allowed to go through MLF, adding another layer of character to the final blend. The wines developed with low sulphur to allow some oxidative nuance and texture. The final blend gives us this bright buffet at the tropical fruit stand: banana, honeydew, lychee, and jasmine, all with some mandarin tang and cashew depth. Juicy and moreish with slate, lanolin, and earthy lemongrass on the finish.
Region: Margaret River, Western Australia
Appellation: Margaret River
Varietal/Blend: Marsanne and Verdelho
ABV: 13.7%
Vineyard: Amato Vino Fiusa Bianco is crafted from Marsanne and Verdelho grown in a Mediterranean climate, at 40–227 meters altitude. The grapes thrive in ironstone gravel, clay, sandy soils, and lateritic gravel across select Wallcliffe and Treeton vineyards.
Cellar: Amato Vino Fusa Bianco is wild fermented in French oak and stainless steel, with some barrels undergoing malolactic fermentation. Each variety is basket pressed individually, followed by brief maturation before bottling in May for a fresh style.
CSPC: 117414
What the Critics are saying: []

Region: Margaret River, Western Australia
Appellation: Margaret River

smashability. Both varieties were separately picked, de-stemmed, and basket pressed to old oak to undergo natural fermentation in a short élevage. A couple of the Marsanne barrels were allowed to go through MLF, adding another layer of character to the final blend. The wines developed with low sulphur to allow some oxidative nuance and texture. The final blend gives us this bright buffet at the tropical fruit stand: banana, honeydew, lychee, and jasmine, all with some mandarin tang and cashew depth. Juicy and moreish with slate, lanolin, and earthy lemongrass on the finish.
TECHNICAL INFO
Varietal/Blend: Marsanne and Verdelho
ABV: 13.7%
Vineyard: Amato Vino Fiusa Bianco is crafted from Marsanne and Verdelho grown in a Mediterranean climate, at 40–227 meters altitude. The grapes thrive in ironstone gravel, clay, sandy soils, and lateritic gravel across select Wallcliffe and Treeton vineyards.
Cellar: Amato Vino Fusa Bianco is wild fermented in French oak and stainless steel, with some barrels undergoing malolactic fermentation. Each variety is basket pressed individually, followed by brief maturation before bottling in May for a fresh style.
CSPC: 117414
Winemakers Note: []
What the Critics are saying: []
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