Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Verdelho
Verdelho100%
Region Overberg
Soil Shale, Clay
Orientation East-Facing Slope
Vine Age planted 2002
Fermentation Vessels Bin, Settling Tank, Used French Oak Barrels
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Press For The Main Lot; 12% Crushed And De-Stemmed Separately
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 300L
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Official producer Verdelho page currently displays the 2017 vintage label. Vineyard planted in 2002, trellised and irrigated, with yields as low as 3 tonnes per hectare. Grapes harvested by hand in small crates at 22.5 degrees Balling. A 12% portion was crushed and de-stemmed into a bin and fermented spontaneously; pressed after five days and returned to barrel to complete first and secondary fermentation. The balance was whole-bunch pressed into a settling tank, then racked to seriously used 300L French oak barrels for natural fermentation, with malolactic fermentation allowed in the same barrels. Producer notes the wine should mature for the best of eight years.
Tasting Notes
mineral, salty, wild veld flower, layered texture, boisterous acidity
Food Pairing fresh scallops
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
112 N 2 Roodeheuvel Farm, Botrivier, Caledon, 7185, South Africa
Phone
+27 71 183 7025
Email
Owner
Alessandro Arcangeli