Pinot Noir Reserve - Villa Maria

The barrel-aged Pinot Noir Reserve from the wine-growing region of New Zealand South Island presents itself in the glass in dense light red. When swirling the glass, this red wine reveals a high density and fullness, which is evident in clear church windows at the edge of the glass. To the nose, this Villa Maria red wine reveals all manner of blackberries, blueberries, lavender, violets and plums. As if that wasn't already impressive, the aging in small wooden barrels adds other aromas such as garrigue, sun-warmed rock and juniper.

The Villa Maria Pinot Noir Reserve presents itself pleasantly dry to the wine lover. This red wine is never coarse or meager, but round and smooth. This silky and dense red wine is full-bodied and complex on the palate. In the finish, this youthful from the wine-growing region of New Zealand South Island finally inspires with considerable length. Again, hints of plum and black currant show.

Vinification of the Villa Maria Pinot Noir Reserve

The powerful Pinot Noir Reserve from New Zealand is a single-varietal wine made from the Pinot Noir grape variety. The grapes for this red wine from New Zealand are harvested exclusively by hand at the time of optimal ripeness. After harvesting, the grapes are immediately taken to the press house. Here they are selected and carefully broken up. Fermentation follows in small wood at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by aging on the fine lees for several months before the wine is finally drawn into bottles.

Food pairing for the Villa Maria Pinot Noir Reserve

This New Zealand red wine is best enjoyed tempered at 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to pumpkin casserole, boeuf bourguignon or chickpea curry.

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