The flavor of grass in wine of South Island
Discover the of South Island wines revealing the of grass flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
More information on of South Island flavors
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.
The word of the wine: Balance
Harmony of the different organoleptic elements of a wine. The balance is linked to the typicity of each wine. The sweetness of a sweet wine is an element of its balance, whereas a Sancerre or a Chablis will be asked to be lively and dry.
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What are the typical grape varieties with flavor de grass of South Island?
- SauvignonIn 7% of wines with flavor de grass
- Pinot noirIn 3% of wines with flavor de grass
- ChardonnayIn 2% of wines with flavor de grass
- RieslingIn 1% of wines with flavor de grass
- Pinot grisIn 1% of wines with flavor de grass