{"product_id":"cloudy-bay-central-otago-te-wahi-pinot-noir-2021","title":"Cloudy Bay Central Otago Te Wahi Pinot Noir 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCloudy Bay Central Otago Te Wahi Pinot Noir is a \u003cstrong\u003estill red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e that precisely expresses the unique characteristics of its homeland. Made exclusively from \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes, it boasts an intense and fragrant aromatic profile, characterised by notes of bramble and wild strawberry, enriched with delicate hints of violet. On the palate, it reveals an elegant core of plum and forest fruits, supported by ultra-fine tannins and a vibrant freshness. The structure of this wine makes it the ideal choice to accompany \u003cstrong\u003eimportant dinners\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a tasting experience that is defined and true to the nature of the grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for this project come from \u003cstrong\u003eCentral Otago\u003c\/strong\u003e, a New Zealand wine region renowned for its distinctive soils and unique climate. The wine is produced by Cloudy Bay, a winery that has established itself as a benchmark in the New Zealand wine scene. The pedoclimatic environment of \u003cstrong\u003eCentral Otago\u003c\/strong\u003e allows the grapes to develop a distinctive flavour tension. This specific territorial origin gives the wine remarkable \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it suitable for extended cellaring, where it can mature and develop further \u003cstrong\u003earomatic complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe harvest is carried out entirely by hand during a period that allows for the slow and optimal ripening of the fruit. In the winery, most of the bunches are destemmed, with a small portion left whole for an initial cold maceration. \u003cstrong\u003eSpontaneous fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e takes place in open-top vats thanks to the action of indigenous yeasts, with daily punch-downs to manage extraction at controlled temperatures. Afterwards, the wine is aged for twelve months in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, gaining harmony before being bottled to best showcase its \u003cstrong\u003eelegant structure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1985, Cloudy Bay is the pioneering winery that made New Zealand famous on the global wine scene. The \u003cstrong\u003eTe Wahi Pinot Noir 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e expresses the vibrant essence of Central Otago, the result of meticulous hand harvesting. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts and \u003cstrong\u003ematuration in French oak barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e create an elegant Pinot Noir with ultra-fine tannins, enhanced by notes of plum and wild strawberry. A prestigious label awarded \u003cstrong\u003e94 points by James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e, capable of evolving beautifully for up to fifteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cloudy Bay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45204173652139,"sku":"57052","price":94.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/cloudy-bay-central-otago-te-wahi-pinot-noir-2021_57052_1_73805182-4fac-4d87-b2fe-843bac9b888d.webp?v=1773771137","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/cloudy-bay-central-otago-te-wahi-pinot-noir-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}