The flavor of lychee in wine of South Island
Discover the of South Island wines revealing the of lychee 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: Physiological maturity
The stage of ripeness of the grape berry when it has reached an optimal weight and when the sugar and acidity levels have stabilized.
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What are the typical grape varieties with flavor de lychee of South Island?
- SauvignonIn 17% of wines with flavor de lychee
- GewurztraminerIn 7% of wines with flavor de lychee
- RieslingIn 6% of wines with flavor de lychee
- Pinot grisIn 4% of wines with flavor de lychee
- ChardonnayIn 2% of wines with flavor de lychee