COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Villa Maria Estate
REGION
Marlborough
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2023 is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough region of New Zealand. Villa Maria Estate, founded in 1961 by Sir George Fistonich, is a prominent New Zealand winery known for its quality and regional focus. This wine is considered a benchmark for Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, representing the region's classic style. The 2023 vintage benefited from a mild autumn with cool temperatures, which aided in developing aromatics and acidity. The wine is vegan-friendly.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A benchmark for Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
Fact 02
Blends fruit from Awatere and Wairau Valleys.
Fact 03
Consistently awarded globally.
Fact 04
Vegan-friendly wine.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2023 is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes sourced from Marlborough, New Zealand. The grapes are a blend from the Awatere Valley and Wairau Valley. Winemaking involves fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures using selected aromatic yeasts to highlight specific regional notes. The wine is unoaked and bottled in its youth to preserve freshness. The producer aims for ripeness, often picking later to balance acidity and fruit flavor.
