{"product_id":"villiera-chenin-blanc-2024","title":"Villiera Chenin Blanc 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVilliera Chenin Blanc from Villiera is a South African white wine from Stellenbosch with a crisp aromatic profile, characterised by notes of pineapple, guava and citrus, enhanced by a subtle spicy hint from partial fermentation in oak. On the palate, \u003cstrong\u003eChenin Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals a soft entry and a pronounced concentration of fruit, supported by vibrant flavour tension. The sip finishes with a \u003cstrong\u003epersistent mineral finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering an ideal balance for pairing with shellfish, oysters and sweet and sour Asian dishes. This \u003cstrong\u003eoff-dry style\u003c\/strong\u003e precisely highlights the versatility of the grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from Stellenbosch, in South Africa's Coastal Region. The grapes are selected from various plots, including \u003cstrong\u003eold bush vines\u003c\/strong\u003e that provide intensity and density. The hand harvest takes place in several stages of ripeness to preserve a lively acidic backbone. The influence of the \u003cstrong\u003ecoastal climate\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures even ripening, resulting in a fresh and bright profile. Villiera captures the essence of this area, creating a wine with \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, enjoyable to drink immediately but with good ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinification begins with crushing and destemming, followed by a \u003cstrong\u003efour-hour skin maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e. Gentle pressing is partly carried out with whole bunches. After overnight settling, \u003cstrong\u003espontaneous fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e at low temperature is initiated by indigenous yeasts. A portion of the must ferments in oak barrels, from which it is promptly separated to moderate the wood's influence. The final blend completes its journey with \u003cstrong\u003etwo months' ageing on fine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e, a process that imparts roundness and depth to the palate before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChenin Blanc represents the heart of South African viticulture, and the Grier family of the Villiera winery in Stellenbosch captures its most authentic essence. Awarded the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Gold medal\u003c\/strong\u003e at the South African Wine Index, this wine is made from hand-picked grapes, some of which come from ancient bush vines. Its vibrant character is expressed through spontaneous fermentation with \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e and two months of ageing on fine lees, which impart impeccable balance and a lingering \u003cstrong\u003etropical freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Villiera Wine (Stellenbosch)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46354476826795,"sku":"60864","price":11.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/villiera-chenin-blanc-2024_60864_1_623b0863-de3c-4159-b008-65c0d1911f34.webp?v=1775057382","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/villiera-chenin-blanc-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}