COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2014
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Vinultra
REGION
Marlborough
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Little Beauty Black Edition Pinot Noir 2014 is a limited-production red wine from Vinultra, a family-owned winery in Marlborough, New Zealand. The 'Black Edition' signifies wines made only in exceptional vintages. The grapes are grown on estate vineyards in the Southern Valleys, known for their unique soil profiles. The producer's philosophy emphasizes expressing the terroir of Marlborough through small-batch, premium wines.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€140
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Black Edition' is reserved for truly outstanding vintages.
Fact 02
Awarded Gold at the China Wine & Spirits Awards (CWSA) in 2014.
Fact 03
Received 91 points from Wine Spectator for the 2014 vintage.
Fact 04
The name 'Little Beauty' reflects a love for New Zealand's natural beauty.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Little Beauty Black Edition Pinot Noir involves 100% de-stemming of the grapes before they are placed into open-top stainless steel fermenters for cold soaking. Fermentation is initiated using naturally occurring yeasts. Extraction of color and tannins is achieved through plunging the cap three times daily. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in old French Oak barriques for approximately 12 months, with a portion of new oak used. Sustainable farming practices are integral to the vineyard management.
