Cellar Selection Pinot Noir
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 6 years from the vintage release, when its bright fruit profile and subtle oak integration are in perfect harmony.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Complements classic dishes such as roasted duck breast, wild mushroom risotto, or pan-seared salmon.
✨ Technical Specifications
Villa Maria, founded in 1961 by Sir George Fistonich, stands as a cornerstone of New Zealand's modern winemaking legacy. The Cellar Selection Pinot Noir represents a curated expression of Marlborough's diverse sub-regions, primarily sourcing fruit from the clay-rich soils of the Southern Valleys and the stony alluvial soils of the Wairau Valley. This geographical tapestry imparts both rich dark cherry fruit and elegant structural acidity. Traditionally fermented in open-top vessels with regular plunging to gently extract color and tannins, the wine is aged in French oak barriques. The result is a Pinot Noir that beautifully balances vibrant red fruit aromas with subtle savory undertones, wild herbs, and a touch of spicy oak, embodying the pioneering spirit of one of New Zealand's most awarded wineries.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1961 by Sir George Fistonich, Villa Maria stands as one of New Zealand's most celebrated and pioneering wine producers. From its historic roots in Auckland, the winery has established extensive vineyard holdings across the premier winegrowing regions of Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, and Gisborne. Renowned for its steadfast dedication to sustainability and quality innovation, Villa Maria played an instrumental role in shaping modern New Zealand viticulture and championing regional expressiveness. The estate's diverse portfolio ranges from the globally recognized Private Bin series to site-specific single-vineyard and Reserve wines, excelling in vibrant Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, refined Pinot Noir, complex Chardonnay, and structured Hawke's Bay red blends.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Pinot Noir