COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2025
GRAPE
Pinot Grigio
PRODUCER
Brancott Estate
REGION
South Eastern Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Brancott Estate is globally celebrated as the pioneer of Marlborough, New Zealand, famously planting the region's first Sauvignon Blanc vines in 1975. However, this Pinot Grigio represents a creative departure from their home territory. Seeking to craft a highly refreshing, crisp Pinot Grigio in a traditional style, the winemakers crossed the Tasman Sea to source pristine grapes from the sunny, reliable vineyards of South Eastern Australia. This cross-border approach combines New Zealand's precise winemaking philosophy with premium Australian-grown fruit, resulting in a highly approachable and vibrant expression.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Brancott Estate famously pioneered Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc in 1975, but crossed the Tasman Sea to Australia for this Pinot Grigio.
Fact 02
The grapes are harvested exclusively at night to preserve their delicate primary fruit aromas and natural acidity.
Fact 03
This wine is aged on its fine lees in stainless steel to develop a gently rounded mouthfeel while maintaining crispness.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for this vintage were machine-harvested during the cool night hours to preserve their delicate primary fruit aromas and natural acidity. Upon arrival at the winery, the fruit was gently crushed and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Cultured commercial yeasts were selected to optimize clean citrus and orchard fruit esters. Following fermentation, the wine remained on its fine lees in stainless steel for a short period to develop a rounded mouthfeel before undergoing filtration and early bottling to retain maximum freshness.
