Cuvee Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Freshly shucked oysters, artisanal soft cheeses like Camembert, and classic tempura or lightly battered seafood.
✨ Technical Specifications
Villa Maria, founded in 1961 by Sir George Fistonich, stands as a cornerstone of New Zealand's modern winemaking history. Starting with just a single acre of vines in Auckland, Fistonich built a legacy of innovation and quality. The Villa Maria Cuvée Brut is a testament to this pioneering spirit, crafted primarily from classic sparkling varieties like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sourced from cool-climate maritime vineyards. Utilizing traditional sparkling winemaking techniques, the wine undergoes secondary fermentation and extended lees contact to develop a refined, creamy mousse alongside complex autolytic notes of toasted brioche and fresh baked bread, beautifully balanced by the vibrant, zesty citrus acidity that defines New Zealand's unique terroir.
🍾 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.