Discover the top 100 best pink wines of Central Otago of Central Otago as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the pink wines that are popular of Central Otago and the best vintages to taste in this region.
The world's southernmost vineyard, jewel of New Zealand Pinot Noir. Intense, deep reds with signature notes of black cherry, ripe plum, violet, wild thyme and sweet spices, velvety tannins and a freshness kept taut by cold nights — a fleshy, sun-soaked style. Also ample Pinot Gris (pear, honey), dry and off-dry Riesling with lively citrus, precise Chardonnay. Vineyards between 200-450 m on schist soils, continental climate.
Sub-zones: Bannockburn, Gibbston.
Elegant, structured reds with aromas of strawberry, cherry, plum, leather, blond tobacco and pronounced vanilla from long oak ageing. Ranges from Joven to Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva. Star of Rioja DOCa, Ribera del Duero DO and Toro DO, also shines in the Douro as Tinta Roriz/Aragonez. One of the world's most planted Spanish varieties.
pink wines from the region of Central Otago go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast veal in the oven, pumpkin and bacon pie or duck parmentier with ceps.
