Ratings
VIV 89
Identity
| Producer | Villa Maria |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Riesling |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Semi-dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Fresh yellow color with bright citrus hues |
| Aroma | Bright lifted aromas of white florals, fresh lemon, lime, subtle citrus, ripe apple, spring blossom, orange blossom, jasmine, and hints of honey and honeysuckle |
| Palate | Light and crisp palate showing juicy mandarin, lime, citrus, stone fruit flavors with balanced sweetness and zesty sherbet-like acidity, finishing with a hint of slatey minerality |
| Finish | Refreshing mineral finish with lingering zesty acidity and subtle sweetness |
| Food Pairing | fresh summer salads, Thai cuisine, spicy Asian dishes, seafood, light poultry dishes |
| Serving Temp | 12 |
| Aging Potential | Can be enjoyed youthful or aged for several years to develop softer honeyed notes |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 12.0 |
| Sugar (g/l) | Light sweetness, off-dry style |
| Fermentation | Produced in state-of-the-art winemaking facilities with close monitoring and constant improvement |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | High and low altitudes in the Marlborough region |
| Soil | Clay soils in upper Waihopai Valley, river terraces in mid-Wairau and cooler Awatere Valley |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes harvested early morning, sorted and separated from crests before vinification |
Interesting facts
| Villa Maria was the first New Zealand winery to declare a cork-free zone, using screw caps from the 2001 vintage onwards to ensure quality |
Logistics
| Cork | screw cap |