Villa Maria
Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Region: New Zealand / South Island / Marlborough
Estate: Villa Maria Estate
Vintage: 2021
Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)
Alcohol: 12.5%
Welcome to Villa Maria Estate, New Zealand’s most-awarded family-owned winery.
It all began in 1961, when George Fistonich leased a vineyard of less than a hectare in Mangere, south of Auckland, and made his first wine.
Since then, Villa Maria has grown into one of the country’s best-known wineries. Named “Winery of the Year” in New Zealand several times and praised by the international press, Villa Maria has vineyards in the country’s finest wine regions.
The estate is also strongly committed to environmentally responsible practices and organic viticulture.
“The name Villa Maria came about, quite fittingly, after a few drinks with friends. Villa is a fitting name for a house internationally, and Maria is a very common name among Croatian women. Together, the two had both a family connection and global appeal.”
Preparing for the tasting
Ideal temperature: 11–13°C — 25 minutes in the fridge or 5 minutes in the freezer
Perfect pairings: shellfish (spiny lobster, prawns, lobster), vegetarian dishes, goat’s cheese
The tasting
Appearance: A lovely straw-yellow colour
Nose: Fruity aromas of melon and mango, alongside a delicate bouquet of lime and white flowers (chamomile, peach blossom)
Palate: Juicy, with notes of refreshing grapefruit, lime zest and makrut lime (a citrus fruit). A lovely, lingering finish.
The wine in 3 words
Acidic
Herbaceous
