{"title":"South Island","description":"The South Island Collection transports you directly to the breathtaking natural beauty of New Zealand. Here, a cool climate meets a passion for winemaking. The Villa Maria Reserve Pinot Noir from Marlborough is an excellent example of this combination. Aged for fourteen months in French oak, it gains a depth that leaves you wanting more. On the palate, you\u0026#39;ll discover dark forest berries and a subtle spiciness. A red wine that will not only impress connoisseurs but also perfectly complements a relaxed dinner with its vibrant fruit.","products":[{"product_id":"villa-maria-reserve-pinot-noir-marlborough","title":"Reserve Pinot Noir Marlborough","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eReserve Pinot Noir Marlborough\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003eVilla Maria\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026#39;s purist Pinot Noir study – the winery founded in 1961 by Sir George Fistonich, which has shaped New Zealand\u0026#39;s wine scene like no other. The grapes come from three carefully selected key sites: two vineyards in the Southern Valleys of the Wairau Valley on deep, clay soils, and one vineyard in the cooler Awatere Valley on exposed, windblown silty loess soil – a contrast that gives the wine its unique balance of concentration and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The grapes are hand-picked, fermented in small open fermenters with spontaneous yeasts, punched several times a day and then aged for 14 months in French barriques – with 35% new wood, which gives the wine depth without dominating it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, a bright, transparent cherry red. The nose opens seductively with aromas of red and black cherries, plum, and blossoms, underpinned by spice notes, fine sandalwood, and a hint of toasted oak. On the palate, it is delicate, juicy, and complex, with silky tannins and a long, elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Served at 14–16 °C with 13.5% ABV, aging potential until 2030. A natural accompaniment to wild boar, duck breast, mushroom risotto and aged soft cheese – Burgundian inspired, New Zealand at its heart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Villa Maria","offers":[{"title":"2021","offer_id":52985061769552,"sku":"VJ0313-2021","price":23.52,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_villa_maria_reserve_pinot_noir__marlborough.webp?v=1771237856"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.vinoscout.de\/en\/collections\/south-island.oembed","provider":"Vinoscout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}