Tohu Whenua Matua Upper Moutere Albarino 2019
Description
Hand picked grapes are fermented at cool temperatures with a strain of yeast sourced from Spain, the home of Albarino With minimal intervention, the wine is held in tank for just a few months before being bottled for freshness in June 2019. The bottled wine was then held before release to develop complexity. Luscious aromas of orange blossom, lime zest and hints of beeswax Lively, concentrated palate bursting with flavours of white-fleshed stone fruit, fresh citrus and melon An underlying touch of saline minerality, leading to a long and juicy dry finish 4296 bottles produced
Awards
92 pts James Suckling
Certifications
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard
Upper Moutere, Nelson. Kuiti (Narrow) Block Planted 2011. 1.36Ha Ancient Moutere alluvium clay soils, featuring deeply weathered and dissected gravels