A winery in the Marlborough region (New Zealand), specializing in single-vineyard wines and operating on a business-to-business model; owner of the brands Little Beauty, Insight and Pounamu. (https://vinultra.com/)
Marlborough (Southern Valleys, Waihopai Valley) · Nuova Zelanda
Two New Zealand entrepreneurs transformed an old sheep farm in the Waihopai Valley by planting vineyards over the course of five years; the planting resulted in approximately 41 hectares under vine and, once the vineyards were completed, VINULTRA was established as a B2B-focused entity.
Production philosophy
Strong focus on the 'sense of place' and on producing tailor-made wines that reflect the local terroir; stated mission: to captivate the customer and create demand in its niche segment, with ideals that include authenticity, experience and sustainability.
Terroir and vineyards
Waihopai Valley, Southern Valleys, South Island, New Zealand; soil characterized by river terraces, good sun exposure and the marine influence typical of the Marlborough region.
Awards and recognition
Results and mentions in international competitions reported by sources: participations and recognitions. An exhaustive, unequivocal list of awards/years could not be verified directly on the official website.
Characteristics
Grape varieties
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris
Riesling
Gewürztraminer
Hectares
41.0
What makes it distinctive
Operations concentrated in the Waihopai Valley, Marlborough.
Vineyard classified as 'Single Vineyard' with approximately 41 hectares under vine.
Brand portfolio: Little Beauty, INSIGHT and POUNAMU.
Business model oriented toward B2B and the creation of bespoke wines for niche markets.