
Winery EssenzeFirst Light Merlot
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The First Light Merlot of the Winery Essenze is in the top 0 of wines of Hawke's Bay.

Details and technical informations about Winery Essenze's First Light Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Ansonica
Structured and full-bodied dry whites with a pale golden colour, broad palate and moderate acidity, with signature aromas of almond (hallmark), yellow fruit (pear, peach, apricot), white flowers and saline marine notes. A sunny Mediterranean profile. Pillar of dry Sicilian whites and traditional Marsala, also signing the Ansonica Costa dell'Argentario DOC in Tuscany and the island of Elba. An indigenous white variety from Sicily (known as Inzolia).
Informations about the Winery Essenze
The Winery Essenze is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Hawke's Bay to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Hawke's Bay
Reference for great New Zealand reds, warm maritime climate (2,200 h of sun). Bordeaux blends on Gimblett Gravels: round, fruity Merlot (plum, ripe cherry), firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar), perfumed Cabernet Franc. Signature northern-Rhône-style Syrah: peppery and floral (violet, blackberry, black olive), fine tannins. Structured, mineral Chardonnay.
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: Leaf removal
Operation that consists in removing the leaves that form a screen between the sun and the grape.









