Discover the top 100 best red wines of South Island as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of South Island and the best vintages to taste in this region.
New Zealand's southern island, cradle of the country's great wines. Sauvignon Blanc signature in Marlborough (~80% of national vineyard): explosive and tropical with grapefruit, passion fruit, boxwood, cut grass and mineral touch — global benchmark. Pinot Noir star in Central Otago (among the most southerly) and Waipara: airy with cherry, raspberry, undergrowth, thyme. Taut Riesling, precise Chardonnay, floral Pinot Gris.
Aromatic, chiselled style.
Powerful, fruity reds with a deep ruby robe, supple but present tannins and fresh acidity, showing intense aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum, violet, sweet spices, liquorice and balsamic notes. Round, generous palate, approachable young. Also in luscious rosés. Absolute star of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC, Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC (rosé) and Colline Teramane DOCG, pillar of the Marche (Conero DOCG). Autochthonous Abruzzo variety, one of the most planted in Italy.
red wines from the region of South Island go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of veal shank with mushrooms, roasted stuffed goose with mushroom sauce or cheeseburger.
