Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir

Product information

• Producer: Villa Maria
• Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Wine style: Red wine
• Grape varieties: Pinot Noir
• Alcohol level: 13%
• Capacity: 750ml
• Serving temperature: 16 – 18̊C
• Status: In stock

Overview

• In 1961, at just 21 years of age, George Fistonich leased five acres of land from his father in Mangere, Auckland and started off with just an acre of vines.George made his first wine under the name Villa Maria in 1962. In the early 1970s George started to employ staff and the company expanded rapidly.Today, Villa Maria employs more than 250 permanent staff, grows 28 different grape varieties, and exports wine to over 60 countries worldwide.

Tasting Notes:

• An aromatic Pinot Noir with a lively personality, this wine expresses strawberries, raspberries and red cherries on the nose, the hallmarks of a classic Marlborough Pinot Noir. The ruby colour in the glass suggests juicy summer red fruits on the palate, intermingled with flavours of freshly roasted coffee beans and dark cocoa. Silky soft tannins and a hint of dried herbs linger on the finish.

Food Pairing

• Mature cheddar cheese
• Smoked salmon