Introduction to Nobilo

Overview History Vineyards Wines

History Founded in 1942

by Nikola Nobilo, a recent émigré from Croatia

Planted first vines in Huapai

Pioneers in the focus on varietal wines from NZ; one of the first to produce Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in New Zealand

Nobilo Winemaking Team Our winemaker for over 20

years, Darryl Woolley, is one of the industry’s pioneers of classic NZ Sauvignon Blanc and is renowned for his award-winning wines

Dave Edmonds has made wine in Hawkes Bay, Marlborough and Sonoma County. He became senior winemaker at Nobilo in 2002

New Zealand Never more than 75 miles from

the ocean Spans the same amount of

latitude as Alsace to Sicily Long hours of sunshine helps

grapes ripen fully 2 key growing areas for Nobilo

are Hawkes Bay and Marlborough

Marlborough Region

Hawkes Bay Region

North Island Hawkes Bay is one of the oldest

wine growing regions in New Zealand

20% of grapevines are planted in Hawkes Bay

Merlot and Chardonnay are sourced from locations throughout Hawkes Bay and Gisborne

Gisborne is commonly referred to as the Chardonnay Capital of New Zealand.

Hawkes Bay

Gisborne

Marlborough Marlborough’s varied

geography creates many flavor and aroma characteristics in Sauvignon Blanc

Gravelly soils in Rarangi give a tropical fruit flavor

Southern Awatere Valley produces a certain minerality due to the winds

Nobilo also produces Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Riesling

Regional Collection The crisp, zesty Sauvignon

Blanc has the distinctive Marlborough aromas of tropical and citrus fruits

The Pinot Gris is an off dry style and displays flavors of pear, honeysuckle and melon.

The Chardonnay has stone fruit character with aromas of butterscotch and oak and a soft, creamy texture

The Merlot is rich and full bodied with a nose of ripe blackberry and plum with a full, soft palate

Icon The Icon series

focuses on specific vineyards sites and winemaking practices

The Sauvignon Blanc exhibits pineapple and passion fruit and fresh herbal aromas; Marlborough characters of gooseberry, nettles and passion fruit are very evident

The Pinot Noir has bouquet of black cherries and plums; ripe fruit flavors overlay firm tannins

Summary Nobilo is the 2nd largest

producer of wine in New Zealand and has a 65 year winemaking history.

Nobilo is the #1 super premium brand of Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand.

Nobilo make two tiers of wines, small production Nobilo Icon and the broader release Regional Collection.

Two key wine regions, Marlborough and Hawkes Bay, are showcased in Nobilo wines

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For More Information Nobilo website VineOne website Academy of Wine website