Alheit Vineyard Cartology 2018

Alheit Vineyard Cartology 2018

93
RP 93

Altheit Vineyards, 0,75 l - 13.00%
7% Semillon, 93% Chenin Blanc

€ 40.03
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South Africa - South Africa
White still

How to serve

Serve at:

12 - 14°C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Aged White Wines
Alheit Vineyard Cartology 2018

Colour

Bright, pale gold in colour.

Bouquet

Citrus rind and pear ring clear on the nose…there’s a faint herbal/stony echo and some soft cardamon-like spice here too.

Flavour

The palate is sappy and layered, fine and dry with lovely cleansing acidity. Long finish. I’d say more, but I think the wine will speak for itself.

Pairing

Fish
Shellfish
Cheese
Matured cheese
White fish

Features

Name Alheit Vineyard Cartology 2018
Type White still
Classification N/A
Year 2018
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.00% by volume
Grape varieties 7% Semillon, 93% Chenin Blanc
Country
Region South Africa
History Cartology means the study of maps or charts. It could not be a more perfect name for this wine. Not only because of our endeavours to search for and find these special old vineyards, but also because the wine itself can be seen as a vinous map or tapestry of the Cape.
Vinification The grapes are hand sorted and whole bunch pressed. The juice is very lightly settled (we like very cloudy raw juice) with no additions to the raw juice, wild fermentation in either cements eggs, clay pots, foudres, or old barrels (various sizes). Fermentation can last anywhere between 3 weeks and 11 months.
Ageing The wine is kept on lees for around twelve months, then rested in tank on fine lees without fining for a further six months prior to bottling. Very simple, careful winemaking.
Total acidity 5.70 gr/L
pH 3.32
Allergens Contains sulphites
On offer Price Alheit Vineyard Cartology 2018 € 40.03  ex VAT

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Robert Parker
93/100 
2018
xtraWine
92/100 
2018
Altheit Vineyards
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In our vineyards much attention is payed to the farming, with an emphasis on careful pruning and suckering, diligent canopy work, and hand hoeing. We like to encourage healthy soil by cover cropping, mulching, and manuring. All our grapes are handpic...

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