Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.38%
Residual Sugar 3.4 g/L
pH 3.31
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc51%
Semillon49%
Region Durbanville
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Stainless Steel Tank
Oak Aging 6 months
Oak Types French
Production Details 49% semillon in 100% new French oak (fermented and aged for 8 weeks) then blended with 51% tank fermented sauvignon blanc. Grapes were from specially earmarked blocks. This is the third year that we have mixed these 2 cultivars and again this year we put the completed blend into barrel for 6 months. This wine has been intentionally designed to evolve with both cultivars, and behaves a bit like a child - showing different aspects of its character at different times - it remains forever interesting. As it ages, the tight sauvignon blanc acids will remain firm but grow gentler while that dash of greenpepper freshness will always speak of its Nitida origins. The semillon character will deepen into a warm honey and become more dominant on the palate. Nitida Coronata is the culmination of many years of working with and observing the characteristics of sauvignon blanc and semillon from our area. Grape blocks were specially chosen in the vineyard for their cultivar character and kept separate throughout the process and ultimately the best barrel of semillon and the best small tank of sauvignon blanc were blended until we found what we considered to be the optimum mix for drinkability now and into the future. Named after a beautiful green and yellow protea, P. coronata, sub-group "bearded sugarbush". The colours of the flower symbolise the blending of the cultivars, while the name is descriptive of the status of the wine.
Tasting Notes
summer blossom, creamy lanolin, baked honey, zesty, creme brulee
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Tygerbergvalley Road/ M13, Durbanville, 7551, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 976 1467
Email
Owner
Bernhard Veller
Cellarmaster
Helgard van Schalkwyk