Pierro L.T.C Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon 2022

Pierro L.T.C Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon 2022

 

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Pierro
L.T.C Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon 2022
  • Vintage : 2022
  • Country : Australia
  • Region : Margaret River
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  • Type : White
  • Style : Medium Bodied Aromatic Dry
  • Format : 75cl
  • Alcohol : 13,5°
  • Grappes : 50% Sémillon, 43% Sauvignon Blanc, 7% Chardonnay

The Pierro L.T.C. Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon is a beautifully crafted white blend from the renowned Margaret River region, offering a vibrant and complex drinking experience.

Experts Score Vintage
RP Robert Parker 95 2022
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Region and Vineyards

The Margaret River region in Western Australia is celebrated for its ideal wine-growing conditions. Located in the Willyabrup sub-region, Pierro’s vineyards benefit from a maritime climate with cooling sea breezes and a long growing season, contributing to the wine’s crisp acidity and intense flavors. The vineyards are planted on gravelly loam soils, providing excellent drainage and promoting vine health.

Pierro’s dedication to sustainable viticulture and minimal intervention ensures the expression of the region's unique terroir in every bottle. This meticulous approach in the vineyard translates to a wine that embodies the essence of Margaret River, with a focus on purity, balance, and depth.

Winemaking

This vintage of Pierro L.T.C. Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon is a meticulous blend of 50% Semillon, 43% Sauvignon Blanc, and 7% Chardonnay. Each parcel is hand-picked and whole bunch pressed, with multiple picks throughout the harvest season to capture a range of flavors and acidity levels.

The batches are fermented separately using different yeasts to enhance complexity. A quarter of the wine is aged in French oak barriques for 2-3 months, adding mouthfeel and texture. The wines are then combined and left on lees for 3-4 months prior to bottling, resulting in a wine with exceptional depth and structure​​.

Did you know?

Pierro Winery was established by Dr. Mike Peterkin, who is credited with pioneering the Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc blend in Australia. His innovative approach has made Pierro a benchmark producer in Margaret River.

Tasting Notes

  • Color: Bright, pale straw with green hues.
  • Aroma: Complex aromas of briar, grapefruit pith, lantana, and nettle, with underlying citrus notes.
  • Palate: A vibrant and multi-faceted palate with flavors of nashi pear, green apple, lemon pith, and a touch of melon. The Semillon provides structure and aging potential, while the Sauvignon Blanc adds a youthful freshness and the Chardonnay contributes to the body and richness. The wine has a crisp, dry finish with tingling acidity​​.

Wine Pairing Ideas

  • Grilled Seafood: The wine's bright acidity and citrus notes are perfect for grilled prawns or scallops, enhancing their natural sweetness.
  • Goat Cheese Salad: The fresh, vibrant flavors of the wine complement the tanginess of goat cheese and the crispness of mixed greens.
  • Thai Green Curry: The wine’s fruitiness and acidity balance the heat and richness of a Thai green curry, highlighting the aromatic spices.
  • Lemon Herb Chicken: The citrus and herb notes in the wine mirror the flavors of lemon herb chicken, creating a delicious and complementary pairing.

History of Pierro Estate

Pierro was founded by Dr. Mike Peterkin in 1979, a visionary who combined his medical background with a passion for winemaking. Peterkin was one of the early pioneers in Margaret River, a region that has since become one of Australia’s premier wine-producing areas. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Peterkin planted the vineyard on the rolling hills of the Willyabrup Valley, utilizing high-density planting and advanced viticultural techniques to ensure low yields and high-quality fruit.

Dr. Peterkin’s dedication to producing world-class wines led him to study under some of the great winemakers of Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Alsace, bringing those influences back to Pierro. Over the years, Pierro has gained a reputation for its meticulous approach to winemaking, from hand-picking and sorting grapes to using a combination of traditional and modern techniques in the cellar. The estate remains family-owned, with a focus on producing wines that reflect the unique terroir of Margaret River.

Region and Vineyards

Pierro is located in the Willyabrup Valley within the Margaret River region, which is celebrated for its Mediterranean climate, cooling sea breezes, and gravelly loam soils. The region’s ideal conditions for viticulture include long, warm days and cool nights, which help to preserve acidity and build complexity in the grapes. Pierro’s vineyards are densely planted, ensuring competition among vines that results in lower yields and more concentrated flavors.

The estate spans 40 hectares, with vines that are predominantly over 30 years old. The vineyard’s close proximity to the Indian Ocean provides a maritime influence that moderates temperature and extends the growing season, allowing for a slow and even ripening of the fruit. The meticulous care in the vineyard, including organic and sustainable practices, ensures that only the highest quality grapes are harvested.

Wine Range

Pierro produces a range of wines that showcase the diversity and quality of the Margaret River terroir. The flagship wine is the Pierro Chardonnay, renowned for its balance, complexity, and elegance. It is often considered one of Australia’s best Chardonnays, combining fruit purity with subtle oak influence and a long, mineral finish.

The estate also produces exceptional Bordeaux-style blends, such as the Pierro Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot and the LTCf (Little Touch of Cabernet Franc). These wines are characterized by their aromatic complexity, structured tannins, and the ability to age gracefully.

Pierro also offers a delightful Semillon Sauvignon Blanc blend, known for its freshness and vibrant acidity, making it a favorite among white wine enthusiasts.

Did you know?

Pierro's founder, Dr. Mike Peterkin, was instrumental in developing the "SBS" blend (Semillon Sauvignon Blanc) in Margaret River, a style that has become one of the region’s signatures. His innovative approach and commitment to quality have left a lasting impact on the Australian wine industry.

Robert Parker (RP) : 95 Points (2022)
The 2022 L.T.C. is the product of a warm and excellent vintage in Margaret River. Here, the wine is complex and piercing—precisely what it has built its reputation on. It has nashi pear, green apple and lemon pith and softer shoulders than I have seen on this wine in a long time. It's excellent, and it ages very well as well. You'll note the drinking window is still several years from now. I daresay the vast majority of bottles will be bought and consumed on the same night; however, I have looked at this wine at 10 and 20 years old, and it is a revelation. Don't be shy. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.

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