Winery Ake AkeBlanc de Barrique
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The Blanc de Barrique of the Winery Ake Ake is in the top 0 of wines of Northland.
Details and technical informations about Winery Ake Ake's Blanc de Barrique.
Discover the grape variety: Cerceal Branco
Lively and structured dry whites with a pale golden colour, slender palate and very marked razor-sharp acidity, with signature aromas of citrus (lemon), green apple, white flowers and mineral notes. An airy and taut profile. A component of Bairrada sparkling wines (base for effervescents) and present in Dão DOC. Known as Sercial in Madeira, where it signs the great dry Madeiras. An indigenous Portuguese white variety from Bairrada and Dão.
Informations about the Winery Ake Ake
The Winery Ake Ake is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 26 wines for sale in the of Northland to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Northland
Northernmost region of New Zealand (North Island), warm and humid subtropical climate, early ripening. Syrah is the signature red: medium-bodied and silky with blackberry, plum, pepper, herbs and a violet floral touch, smooth tannins and vibrant fruit. Ample Chardonnay (most planted variety) with a tropical profile (peach, pineapple, vanilla). Floral Pinot Gris, supple Merlot and rustic Chambourcin complement.
The wine region of North Island
New Zealand's North Island, warmer and more varied than the South Island. Bordeaux varieties and Pinot Noir as signatures. Merlot in Hawke's Bay as a supple red with notes of plum, ripe cherry, fresh herbs and a spicy touch, round tannins — blended with Cabernet and peppery Syrah. Fine Pinot Noir in Wairarapa/Martinborough (cherry, undergrowth).
The word of the wine: Herbaceous
Vegetable odour reminiscent of freshly cut grass and considered a defect of the wine.
