PIERRO
Pierro was established in 1979 by Mike Peterkin, a qualified winemaker who continues to work as a medical GP. Pierro is one of Margaret River’s best boutique wineries, applying meticulous attention to detail in the vineyard and thoughtful policy of minimal intervention in the winery. This has seen Pierro consistently produce one of Australia’s top Chardonnays since 1986. Their fine, delicate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc is among the region’s best and the first five vintages of Pierro Cabernet have been most impressive. Pierro wine is a wonderfully complex balance of sensual and fascinating elements.
Fire Gully farm and vineyard purchased in 1998 comprises of 150 acres of fertile soil strategically located in the heart of the Margaret River wine growing area at Willyabrup. The Taoist symbols for Fire and Valley have been chosen for the label to represent the warmth, strength, fertility and abundance that this special site offers. Wines produced by Fire Gully express the very essence of Margaret River and are recognised for their consistent excellence with every passing vintage.
As is traditional at Pierro the wine is barrel fermented in new and one year old French barriques; 100% goes through the malolactic fermentation and regular lees stirring (battonage) takes place during its 12 month oak maturation. Mike Peterkin is an unabashed fan of the malolactic fermentation believing that it improves the flavour and length of the palate of the Chardonnay while battonage gives a seamless character and improves texture to the wine.
Technical Details
Growing Region. Margaret River, Western Australia
Grape Variety Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
There's purity about the Pierro Chardonnay that sets it apart in the first flush of youth: intense ripe, juicy white peach and nectarine flavours that are deep, long and primal. As well as this, there's a delicacy and finesse that will remain part of its makeup, some hints of cedary oak that will blow away and a smooth viscosity that will become softer and creamier – all adding to the satisfying complexity that age brings. For now, there's a tangy, zesty, vibrance in the mid-palate and a refreshing, cleansing acidity that enables the wine to finish crisp and dry. Hard to resist.
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