The flavor of straw in wine of South Island
Discover the of South Island wines revealing the of straw 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: Acerbe
Acidic taste with a certain astringency reminiscent of unripe fruit.
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What are the typical grape varieties with flavor de straw of South Island?
- SauvignonIn 13% of wines with flavor de straw
- ChardonnayIn 7% of wines with flavor de straw
- RieslingIn 5% of wines with flavor de straw
- Pinot noirIn 2% of wines with flavor de straw
- Pinot grisIn 1% of wines with flavor de straw