Leftfield Albariño 2022
New Zealand, Gisborne
Description
Gorgeous little citrus flowers link arms with melon and peach to dance in the sunshine, always maintaining an air of class. Meanwhile, lime lingers in the shadows vying for attention. Imbibe with a Thai Chicken salad.
Awards
Silver New World Wine Awards
Gold New Zealand International Wine Show
Certifications
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard
This aromatic white grape hailing from Spain performs exceedingly well in Gisborne, a beautiful coastal region on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island.
Winemaker
Richard Painter
Viticulture
VSP, Coastal maritime climate
Vinification
A warm dry summer resulted in perfect ripeness and the earliest harvest ever for our Albariño. Picked and gently pressed to stainless steel tanks, 90% of the clear juice was racked and fermented with yeast to highlight the aromatics and texture. The remaining juice was run to seasoned French Oak Puncheons to add complexity and richness.
Maturation
Stainless steel and seasoned oak.