Pinot Grigio
β³ Drinking Window
2022 - 2024
π½οΈ 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.
β¨ 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.
πΎ About the Producer
Established in 1961 by Sir George Fistonich, Villa Maria evolved from a modest five-acre leased plot in MΔngere, Auckland, into one of New Zealand's foremost vinous institutions. Acquired by Indevin Group in 2021, the estate continues its legacy of regional and stylistic breadth, sourcing exceptional fruit from premier microclimates across Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, and Auckland. Viticultural operations emphasize environmental stewardship as a founding member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand, complemented by dedicated organic vineyard blocks. Production is delineated into tiers ranging from accessible Private Bin and Cellar Selection expressions to vineyard-designated benchmarks like the Seaspray and Southern Clays Sauvignon Blancs, alongside cellar-worthy Gimblett Gravels Bordeaux blends and single-vineyard Chardonnays. The winemaking team balances modern temperature-controlled stainless steel ferments for pristine aromatic vibrancy with targeted French oak maturation and lees contact for texturally layered, terroir-precise bottlings.
π Grapes
100% Sauvignon Blanc