Unico Zelo
(Image: Brendan and Laura Carter)
 

About

"Being winemakers, we're two people incredibly passionate about the soil and produce we have in Australia. It's our intent to showcase products to the rest of the world that embrace Australian native ingredients and pay homage to the indigenous custodianship who maintained the land for thousands of years. 

It's this passion that has driven us to start two wine labels, one that protects our farmers and another that protects our future. We've since taken these concepts and with our distillery, applewood - catapulted it into the horticultural realm - studying indigenous produce, it's beneficial effects on our land and the stories it can tell through incredible colours, flavours, and textures. 

We seek Australian identity in the products we craft and the services we offer. We seek ways to communicate this with an entirely new demographic. 
Our hope is that these Australian stories can one-day be heard on a global scale."

- Brendan, Laura & Truffles

Tasting Notes

 

Unico Pomelo Vermouth

 GEEK DETAILS

Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Adelaide Hills
Soil Type: Alluvial Quartz-Shot Clay
Vintage: 2021
Alcohol: 16% ABV
Volume: 750ml
Traditional Owners: Peramangk

WINEMAKERS NOTES

Starting with a base of Sauvignon Blanc from the Adelaide Hills, your Vermouth game is about to get a serious upgrade.

With a touch of skins on the press, the base wine itself gives us some big daddy acid, full of tropical fruit and maximum texture.

Alongside the star of the show - Pomelo from the Riverland - we've added some ruby grapefruits for texture, peppermint gum for some refreshing aromatics and finally, finger limes for some acid pop.

Blended with both fresh and dried wormwood for a double-barrelled hit of herbals, Unico Pomelo is your next go-to dry vermouth for a huge hit of attitude.

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Unico Rosa Vermouth

GEEK DETAILS

Variety: Pinot Gris + Grenache
Region: Adelaide Hills + Riverland
Soil Type: Alluvial Quartz-Shot Clay + Ancient Sandy Loam
Vintage: 2021
Alcohol: 16% ABV
Volume: 750ml
Traditional Owners: Peramangk + Ngawait

WINEMAKERS NOTES

With a blend of Pinot Gris from the Adelaide Hills and Grenache from the Riverland, your next aperitif is about to win the Superbowl.

There's some epic crunch from skin contact on the Pinot Gris and we've blended in enough Grenache to make you think you've eaten watermelon sugar. This base wine is fresh and bright A.F.

Alongside the star of the show - Rosella from the tropical Australian north - we've added some Davidson Plum for some zip and grip and some strawberry gum for uplifted aromatics.

Blended with both fresh and dried wormwood for a fresh drop of herbals, Unico Rosa is about to give you 10 minutes of pure fire... until you pour yourself another!

VEGAN FRIENDLY

Unico Yuzu Vermouth

 GEEK DETAILS

Variety: Merlot
Region: Adelaide Hills
Soil Type: Alluvial Quartz-Shot Clay
Vintage: 2021
Alcohol: 16% ABV
Volume: 750ml

WINEMAKER’S NOTES

We crafted this esoteric little number for Fun & for Love. We love fine Adelaide Hills Merlot, we love Yuzu - the most amazing little asiatic citrus we've encountered throughout our exploration of exotic flavours, we love sweet Vermouth and we love native Australian ingredients - so we developed the ultimate mash-up - for fun!

Unico Yuzu feat. Økar Island Bitter & Mountain Yuzu

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