NZ
Australia
Sato's skin‑contact Pinot Gris from certified organic vineyards.
Grapes spent 29-36 days on skins and matured 14 months in French oak.
A copper‑hued wine with dried‑herb and orange‑peel aromas and firm phenolic texture.
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Description
Sato Wines, founded by Yoshiaki and Kyoko Sato, is a Central Otago estate dedicated to organic, minimal-intervention winemaking. The L'Atypique range showcases alternative approaches, using skin contact and extended ageing to emphasise texture and savoury complexity.
In 2023, hand-picked Pinot Gris was fermented spontaneously after a month of skin contact, extracting colour, aroma and fine phenolics. The wine was then matured for more than a year in seasoned French oak barrels and bottled unfined, preserving its natural character.
The finished wine is textural and distinctive, with flavours of dried orange peel, apricot and subtle savoury notes. A grainy tannin line and balanced acidity frame the palate, giving both structure and freshness. A layered Central Otago Pinot Gris that highlights the possibilities of skin-fermented whites.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Palate:Orange
Food Pairings:
Asian
Cheese
Fish
Shellfish
Description
Sato Wines, founded by Yoshiaki and Kyoko Sato, is a Central Otago estate dedicated to organic, minimal-intervention winemaking. The L'Atypique range showcases alternative approaches, using skin contact and extended ageing to emphasise texture and savoury complexity.
In 2023, hand-picked Pinot Gris was fermented spontaneously after a month of skin contact, extracting colour, aroma and fine phenolics. The wine was then matured for more than a year in seasoned French oak barrels and bottled unfined, preserving its natural character.
The finished wine is textural and distinctive, with flavours of dried orange peel, apricot and subtle savoury notes. A grainy tannin line and balanced acidity frame the palate, giving both structure and freshness. A layered Central Otago Pinot Gris that highlights the possibilities of skin-fermented whites.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Palate:
Orange
Food Pairings:
Asian
Cheese
Fish
Shellfish
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Orange
Asian
Cheese
Fish
Shellfish