Description
Additional Information
- Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
- Country of Origin New Zealand
- New Zealand Wine
- Pack Type: Bottle
| Type | Wine |
|---|---|
| Wine Colour | Red |
| ABV | 13.0% |
| Units | 9.8 |
| Taste Category | C |
| Tasting Notes | A wonderful bouquet of ripe-cherries and raspberries followed by soft, silky, ripe fruit flavours with a smooth, dry finish |
| Serving Suggestion | Perfect with roast chicken and pork or lamb as it is light enough not to mask white meat yet still has plenty of flavour to match richer red meat |
| Storage Instructions | This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 2 years |
| Closure | Screwcap |
| Country of Origin | New Zealand |
| Grape Variety | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Producer | Villa Maria |
| Winemaker | Nick Picone |
| Vinification | Hand harvested grapes were destemmed and gently crushed so as not to extract harsh flavours from the pips and stalks. Cold soaking before fermentation helps extract maximum flavour. The wine was matured in oak for 10 months for added complexity. |
| History | Villa Maria was founded in 1961 and is today regarded as one of New Zealand’s leading winemakers. This family owned business has the accolade of making the most award winning wines in New Zealand. |
| Regional Information | The fruit was sourced from a number of vineyards in the Awatere and Wairau Valleys of Marlborough. The multi-vineyard sites ensure a consistency of style and level of quality each year. |
