Tohu Whenua Matua Upper Moutere Albarino 2020
New Zealand, Moutere Hills
Description
From the hilly Kuiti Block at our Whenua Matua vineyard in Upper Moutere, Nelson. Planted in 2011, 1.36 ha with ancient Mouthere alluvium clay soils. 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 in early July 2020 before being held in bottle to develop further complexity.
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Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
Product Range: Tohu Whenua Series
Our Single Vineyard Whenua Series wines represent our terroir, our whenua - our land. Small parcels of international varieties produce these special wines, made only in the best years.
Vineyard
Upper Moutere, Nelson. Kuiti (Narrow) Block Planted 2011. 1.36Ha Ancient Moutere alluvium clay soils, featuring deeply weathered and dissected gravels. Growing season 2019-20 provided perfect conditions over flowering resulting in even fruit levels across the block. Dry summer conditions with cool nights advanced ripeness in the fruit while retaining balanced levels of acidity. A successful harvest period with grapes picked at optimal ripeness with outstanding flavour profile.
Winemaker
Bruce Taylor
Viticulture
From the hilly Kuiti Block at our Whenua Matua vineyard in Upper Moutere, Nelson. Planted in 2011, 1.36 ha with ancient Mouthere alluvium clay soils.
Vinification
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 in early July 2020 before being held in bottle to develop further complexity.