Pinot Grigio
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh seafood dishes such as grilled prawns, light summer salads with goat cheese, and mild Asian-inspired cuisine like sushi or chicken pad Thai.
✨ Technical Specifications
Villa Maria, established in 1961 by Sir George Fistonich, is a pioneering force in New Zealand winemaking. While Marlborough is globally renowned for Sauvignon Blanc, its unique terroir also coaxes exceptional vibrancy from Pinot Grigio. Sourced from vineyards across the Wairau and Awatere Valleys, this wine benefits from the region's intense sunshine and cool coastal breezes. The grapes are harvested in the cool of the night to preserve their delicate aromatics, then cool-fermented in stainless steel tanks. This process yields a bright, lively white wine bursting with fresh pear, red apple, and subtle floral notes, balanced by a crisp, refreshing acidity that reflects the pioneering spirit of one of New Zealand's most historic family-founded estates.
🍾 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% Sauvignon Blanc