The flavor of stone in wine of South Island
Discover the of South Island wines revealing the of stone 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: Côte des Blancs
One of the most famous terroirs of the Champagne region, from Épernay to Vertus, mainly devoted to Chardonnay, hence its name. The villages of Chouilly, Cramant, Cuis, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize, etc., lying on the chalk, are in a way to Champagne what Meursault, Chablis and Puligny are to Burgundy.
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What are the typical grape varieties with flavor de stone of South Island?
- SauvignonIn 9% of wines with flavor de stone
- Pinot noirIn 8% of wines with flavor de stone
- ChardonnayIn 8% of wines with flavor de stone
- RieslingIn 6% of wines with flavor de stone
- Pinot grisIn 4% of wines with flavor de stone
- GewurztraminerIn 1% of wines with flavor de stone