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Villa Maria PB P/Gris

Name: Villa Maria PB P/Gris 750ml
SKU: 104634
Price: 13.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

Wine · New Zealand · 750ml · 13%

$13.99each~~$15.99~~

What it tastes like

A refreshing New Zealand Pinot Gris with pear, apple and floral notes. Balanced acidity and a smooth texture.

Crisp apple

Additional information

Wine
Style: New Zealand
Origin: 750ml
Size: 13% ABV
Alcohol: 0.8 per bottle
Standard drinks

The story of Villa Maria PB P/Gris

Villa Maria has made wine in New Zealand since 1961, when Sir George Fistonich started the company on land leased from his parents in Mangere, Auckland. Private Bin is the winery's fruit-driven range, built to show the character of the country's wine regions. This Pinot Gris is blended from vineyards across Marlborough.

Pinot Gris overtook Riesling in 2007 to become New Zealand's third most planted white grape, behind Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, and by 2019 it covered close to 2,500 hectares. Villa Maria's version is made for freshness. The grapes are gently pressed, the juice is settled and clarified, and it ferments cool in stainless steel with selected aromatic yeasts. Each parcel rests briefly on yeast lees before blending and bottling.

Ripe pear, crisp red apple and floral blossom come first, with a hint of baking spice, and the palate is rich and balanced with an off-dry finish. Serve it at about 8 degrees. Seafood, soft cheeses, salads and white meats all suit it.