Pinot Nero - Central Ontago Te Wahi - Cloudy Bay

Cloudy Bay

Format: 75 cl

-7%


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Producer Cloudy Bay
Name Pinot Nero
Variety Pinot Nero
Gradation 13.5%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Red fruits, spices, earthy notes
Vinification method Fermentation in steel and wood, controlled maceration
Region Central Otago
Country New Zealand
Type Red wine
Aging 12-18 months
Type of cask French oak barrels
Color Bright ruby red
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Recommended consumption 3-7 years
Pairing Red meats, game, aged cheeses
Il Pinot Nero Te Wahi di Cloudy Bay è una raffinata espressione del terroir unico di Central Otago, una delle regioni vinicole più rinomate della Nuova Zelanda. Questo vino si distingue per la sua eleganza e complessità, derivanti da un clima fresco che consente alle uve di maturare lentamente, sviluppando aromi intensi e una struttura equilibrata.

Visivamente, il Te Wahi si presenta con un colore rosso rubino luminoso. Al naso, sprigiona un bouquet aromatico ricco e complesso, con note di frutti rossi come ciliegie e lamponi, accompagnate da sentori di spezie, terra umida, e un tocco sottile di legno tostato grazie all'affinamento in barrique francesi. L'influenza del legno è ben integrata, aggiungendo profondità senza sovrastare le caratteristiche fruttate del vino.

Al palato, il Pinot Nero Te Wahi offre una texture setosa e un corpo medio, con tannini morbidi e ben levigati che conferiscono una piacevole struttura. La freschezza dell'acidità bilancia perfettamente la dolcezza del frutto, rendendo ogni sorso armonioso e persistente. Note di sottobosco, spezie dolci e una leggera mineralità emergono nel retrogusto, arricchendo ulteriormente l'esperienza gustativa.

Perfetto da abbinare a piatti di carne bianca, anatra arrosto, o formaggi a pasta morbida, il Te Wahi rappresenta una scelta eccellente per chi cerca un Pinot Nero di alta qualità, capace di esprimere con eleganza e precisione le peculiarità del terroir neozelandese.
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.
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)

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