Identity
| Producer | Villa Maria |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | brilliant cherry red, translucent ruby-red with a hint of garnet |
| Aroma | red cherries, raspberries, cranberries, baking spices such as clove and cinnamon, freshly roasted coffee beans, soft cocoa, minty herbs, crushed minerals |
| Palate | medium-bodied, fresh, dry, moderately acidic, silky mouthfeel, balanced, fruit-driven with flavors of cranberries, fresh raspberries, blackberries, goji berries, soft cocoa-like tannins, and a tasty crisp finish |
| Finish | soft, tasty, crisp finish with lingering spice and cocoa notes |
| Food Pairing | roast chicken, duck confit, smoked salmon, mature cheddar cheese, grilled mushrooms |
| Serving Temp | 14 |
| Aging Potential | 2 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged approximately 9 months in French oak barrels |
| Fermentation | Fermented with attention to preserve fruit-driven style; details not specified |
Terroir
| Soil | Varying soil types in Awatere and Wairau Valleys, including gravel soils |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand-picked from specially chosen vineyards in Marlborough's Awatere and Wairau Valleys |
Interesting facts
| Villa Maria was the first New Zealand winery to declare the winery a cork-free zone, sealing all wines from the 2001 vintage onwards with screw caps to ensure quality. |
Logistics
| Cork | screw cap |