The flavor of kiwi in wine of South Island
Discover the of South Island wines revealing the of kiwi flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
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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: Terroir
Strictly speaking, the notion of terroir corresponds to the geological characteristics of a vineyard. However, when we talk about terroir, we take into account the soil, the climate (even the microclimate), the flora, the fauna, and the human factor that characterizes the practices that make up the art of the craft.
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What are the typical grape varieties with flavor de kiwi of South Island?
- Pinot noirIn 14% of wines with flavor de kiwi
- SauvignonIn 7% of wines with flavor de kiwi
- ChardonnayIn 3% of wines with flavor de kiwi
- RieslingIn 2% of wines with flavor de kiwi
- Pinot grisIn 1% of wines with flavor de kiwi