Sauvignon - Te Koko - Cloudy Bay 2021

Cloudy Bay

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Format: 75 cl

-11%

$78.70

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Technical information

Producer	Cloudy Bay
Name	Sauvignon Blanc
Variety	Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage	2021
Gradation	13.0%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Citrus, tropical fruit, aromatic herbs
Vinification method	Fermentation in oak barrels
Region	Marlborough
Production area	Cloudy Bay, Marlborough
Country	New Zealand
Type	White wine
Aging	Short aging in barrels
Type of cask	French oak
Color	Straw white
Serving temperature	8-10°C
Recommended consumption	Young, within 3-5 years
Pairing	Fish, shellfish, fresh cheeses

Descrizione

Il Sauvignon Te Koko di Cloudy Bay è un vino raffinato proveniente dalla celebre regione vinicola di Marlborough, in Nuova Zelanda. Questo particolare Sauvignon Blanc è un’espressione unica del terroir neozelandese, frutto di un'attenta lavorazione in vigna e in cantina.

Al bicchiere si presenta con un colore giallo paglierino brillante, che preannuncia un'esperienza sensoriale sofisticata. Al naso, emergono note complesse di frutta tropicale matura, mela cotogna e un sottofondo di agrumi, accompagnate da sentori di vaniglia e spezie dolci derivanti dall'affinamento in legno.

In bocca, Te Koko offre una struttura avvolgente e cremosa, con una piacevole acidità che bilancia armoniosamente i toni più morbidi e burrosi. Questo Sauvignon esce dalle righe dei tipici vini di Marlborough, grazie alla fermentazione con lieviti indigeni e all'affinamento in barrique, che gli conferiscono una profondità e una complessità rara.

Il finale è lungo e persistente, con una sottile nota minerale che riflette il carattere unico dei vigneti di Cloudy Bay. Perfetto in abbinamento con piatti di pesce, crostacei, formaggi freschi e pietanze a base di carne bianca, questo vino rappresenta un’esperienza indimenticabile per ogni appassionato di vini di alta qualità.

The winery

Cloudy Bay – Winery in Marlborough

Discover the story and wines of Cloudy Bay.

A New Zealand winery internationally recognized for its Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs. Its portfolio also includes Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and the sparkling wine Pelorus. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloudy_Bay_Vineyards)

Region: Marlborough

Country: Nuova Zelanda

Founded: 1985

Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

An iconic Sauvignon Blanc that helped define Marlborough's style. Te Koko: a Sauvignon version fermented and aged in wood with a more structured approach. Te Wāhi: crafted expressions of Pinot Noir from the vineyards of Central Otago Pelorus: a sparkling wine in the range, produced using the traditional method. Cellar door and tastings available in both Marlborough and Central Otago.

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Winery history

Cloudy Bay was founded as a winemaking project led by David Hohnen and brought Marlborough's Sauvignon Blanc to worldwide attention. Over time ownership passed to international luxury groups, and the company expanded its activities to include vineyards and a presence in Central Otago. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloudy_Bay_Vineyards))

Production philosophy

The winery focuses on meticulous grape care and careful winemaking to express the character of the terroir, prioritizing quality and consistency from vineyard to bottle. (cloudybay.com)

Terroir and vineyards

Headquartered in the Marlborough wine region (Wairau Valley), with vineyards and visitor centres also operating in Central Otago — two areas that define the main styles of the Cloudy Bay range. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloudy_Bay_Vineyards)