Villa Maria Private Bin East Coast Lighter Rosé 2023

Description

Dry, Floral, Raspberry

This lighter in alcohol Rosé displays fresh, red berry fruits and floral aromas on the nose. The palate is refreshing and finishes delicately balanced with fine acidity.

Early 2023 was a warm summer in New Zealand with frequent summer rains keeping the vineyards green and vibrant. Weather events during harvest meant careful fruit selection was vitally important. Predominantly Merlot, the grapes for this Rosé were harvested early to ensure fresh acidity and lower sugar levels.

The fruit for this lighter alcohol wine was carefully selected from early ripening sites that express ripe flavours at lower sugar levels. Fruit is gently harvested and pressed to ensure a delicate pink colour. Fermentation at cool temperatures in the winery ensures the wine has bright aromatics and fresh fruit flavours.

Food Pairing: Served chilled, this is an excellent aperitif wine and perfect with summer salads, charcuterie and most seafood dishes.