Red Pinot Noir Sustainable

Akitu A1 Pinot Noir 2020

Name: Akitu A1 Pinot Noir 2020
Brand: Akitu
SKU: 10272
Price: 45.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Akitu

A real stunning example of Pinot Noir from the edge of the world in Wanaka, Central Otago. Red cherry and strawberry fruit with a slight herbal, spicy overlay. Expect a delicate, light and silky style that’ll age gracefully, if you can wait that long... (we can't).

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In 1959 Andrew Donaldson's grandfather bought a house in the stunning but then remote location of Lake Wānaka, Central Otago. Some decades later this is now one of the world's most exciting places to make Pinot noir.

In 2000, Andrew bought a 12 hectare plot Upper Clutha basin, near Wānaka, that is now Akitu (meaning ‘the summit’ or ‘apex’ in Māori), and dedicated it exclusively to cultivating Pinot Noir across various clones. The estate produces approximately 60 tonnes of fruit each vintage.

Akitu A1 Pinot Noir is the flagship wine, Akitu A2 Pinot Noir is the more approachable expression, and Akitu Pino Noir Blanc is an innovative white wine crafted from Pinot Noir grapes.

The commitment to producing exceptional Pinot Noir has positioned Akitu as a notable producer within New Zealand's wine industry.

Producer

Pinot Noir Specialists

Akitu is dedicated exclusively to growing Pinot Noir, producing just three wines: the elegant, refined and ageable A1 Pinot Noir; the fruit-forward and playful A2 Pinot Noir; and the mineral, savoury Pinot Noir Blanc.

BioGro Certified Organic

Akitu Wines is certified as organic by BioGro - New Zealand's leading organic certification agency. They ensure products meet high organic standards for viticulture and wine production.

Wanaka, Central Otago

At 380 metres above sea level, 38,000 Pinot Noir vines are spread across a single 12 Hectare vineyard in Wanaka. It’s a place where the pursuit of great wine meets the edge of what’s possible.