Villa Maria Lighter in Alcohol 9.5% Sauvignon Blanc 2023 x 12

Lighter In Alcohol
 MARLBOROUGH
 Sauvignon Blanc 2021
 Winemaker's Comment
 This light and vibrant wine smells like summer, with aromas of fresh lemon
 and fresh snow peas. The juicy palate is balanced and has flavours of
 passionfruit and grapefruit, with a hint of sweet herbs like basil and
 lemongrass on the finish.
 Serving Suggestions
 Only 95 calories per serving, the perfect pairing with fresh summer salads.
 Season & Viticulture
 Summer was dry and mild with Marlborough’s signature high sunshine
 hours and cool nights delivering fruit in the best possible condition. The
 early 2021 autumn season provided Marlborough with very stable weather
 conditions therefore fruit was able to reach optimum physiological and
 flavour ripeness. The fruit was impeccably clean and the lower yields
 meant that the grapes packed a punch in flavour and concentration.
 Winemaking
 In 2021, the grapes for this Lighter Sauvignon Blanc were harvested in
 mid-March from carefully selected Waihoipai Valley vineyard site. These
 grapes express ripe flavours with fresh acidity when the grape sugar levels
 are lower than usual, creating a full-flavoured wine with lower alcohol. The
 fruit is gently handled in the winery to ensure bright aromatics, fresh ripe
 fruit flavours and bottled whilst young and fresh.
 Technical Details
 VARIETIES: Sauvignon Blanc
 ALCOHOL: 9.5%
 PH: 3.38
 TOTAL ACIDITY: 8.7gL
 RESIDUAL SUGAR: 11.5gL