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ABOUT
From wild and beautiful Central Otago, comes New Zealand?s first artisanal wine-based
botanical Aperitivo. Created by Terra Sancta?s resident Witch, Seer and Alchemist, it is
made from the botanicals that surround our Bannockburn vineyards. ?Aperitivo? stems
from the Latin word Aperire meaning ?to open?. Designed to be consumed at the start
of either lunch or dinner as an Aperitivo, it will open you digestively and socially all
whilst providing a portal - an opening - into our special part of the world - Terra Sancta
in Bannockburn, Central Otago.
HARVEST
Foraged from Terra Sancta?s Bannockburn vineyards and surrounds during our wine
grape harvest, it expresses the character of our special part of the world at our favourite
time of year. From March through to May, botanicals of every kind are collected by the
Terra Sancta team from the vineyard, the banks of the Kawarau River and Central Otago
and stored in our winery in preparation for drying and extraction during spring.
CREATION
A result of exploration, experimentation, persistence and alchemy, the path to creation
began in 2017. With careful study and trial of over 30 medicinal and flavorful flowers,
fruits, bark, leaves, roots and seeds, the final secret blend of 16 botanicals was created in
December 2019. Each botanical extraction is prepared from scratch by Terra Sancta
before blending with the wine base. Entirely natural with no added colour. Bottled on
site at Terra Sancta under cork and wax.
BOTANICALS:
Pinot Gris wine base combined with a secret blend of 16 botanical sourced by Terra Sancta including Kanuka, Horopito, Rosehip, Elderberry, Yarrow, Thyme,Sage, Hawthorne & Artichoke.
TASTING NOTE
Energy. Intensity. Vibrancy. Brilliant red. Captivating perfume. Fresh strawberries,
elderberries, brambles. Herbal notes. Thyme, sage, wormwood. Spicy horopito, tangy
citrus. Perfect balance. Gentle bitterness. Ambrosian finish. Persists. Delicious.
SERVE
Option 1 - On the Rocks - pour 60ml into a glass over ice.
Option 2 - Cube and a Splash - as above, but with the addition of a splash of soda (or to
taste). Add mint and a slice of orange for additional finesse.
Option 3 - Terra Sancta Botanical Spritz - 1:1:splash - as above but with the addition of
60ml dry sparkling wine (Prosecco or similar).
Option 4 - Experimentation is encouraged - tell us your favourite recipe on Instagram
Up to 12 bottles of wine or equivalent mls:
North Island (non-rural): $7
North Island (rural): $12
South Island(non-rural): $10
South Island(rural): $17
Up to 24 bottles of wine or equivalent mls:
North Island (non-rural): $14
North Island (rural): $24
South Island(non-rural): $20
South Island(rural): $34
Additional delivery fees for Waiheke, Chatham, and Stewart Island
We endeavour to dispatch orders the next business day, couriers can take 1 to 2 business days to deliver to non-rural addresses and 2 to 3 days to deliver to rural addresses.
Exceptions during December:
In December, please allow 3 business days for delivery. The last day for Christmas orders is Sunday 15th December for all South Island and all rural deliveries, and Tuesday 17th December for North Island non-rural deliveries. After these dates Regional Wines cannot guarantee delivery before 25th December.
Unfortunately Regional Wines cannot take responsibility for the breakage of delivered glassware items.