New Zealand wines

New Zealand wines

New Zealand wine is world-renowned for its quality and uniqueness of taste, with styles ranging from fresh and fruity to complex and structured. The main wine regions are 'Marlborough' and 'Central Otago', each with its own particular climate and grape varieties.

New Zealand has become world famous for its white grape variety 'Sauvignon Blanc', which was first planted in the Marlborough region in 1973. Today, New Zealand is one of the world's largest producers of 'Sauvignon Blanc'. In addition to Sauvignon Blanc, the country's cool climate is ideal for the production of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. New Zealand is also among the leaders in sustainable viticulture, particularly in organic and biodynamic wine production.

New Zealand's most famous wine regions

New Zealand is divided into several main wine regions, the most famous of which are Marlborough, Hawke's Bay and Central Otago.

Marlborough is New Zealand's largest and most famous wine region and is known for its 'Sauvignon Blanc' wines, which are characterised by bright acidity, fruitiness and herbal aromas. These wines have unique flavour profiles dominated by green apple, citrus and tropical fruit notes.

Hawke's Bay is the second largest wine region and is known for its warm climate and diverse soils. The region is renowned for its full-bodied and well-balanced Chardonnay, Merlot and Syrah wines. Hawke's Bay Chardonnay wines often have aromas of ripe peach, tropical fruit and a touch of butter. However, you will hardly ever find wines from this region in Lithuania.

Central Otago is the southernmost wine region in the world and one of New Zealand's most prized wine regions. The region is famous for its elegant 'Pinot Noir' wines, with aromas of cherry, raspberry and spice and a delicate structure. Due to its cool climate, Central Otago also produces excellent 'Chardonnay' wines.