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Kasteelberg Chenin Blanc Old Vine Certified 2022

South Africa, Swartland
Chenin Blanc
22 Families Chenin Blanc Old Vine Certified 2022
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Description

This 53 year old vineyard resulted in and intensely aromatic, and richly textured wine. The aroma profile is layered with citrus blossom, classic stone fruit and hints of lemon zest. The palate is full and richly textured with a focussed acidity for exceptional balance and a luxurious, lingering finish.

Certifications

VegetarianORGANIC
Old Vines Project

Alcohol

13.0%

Analytical data

dry

1.7 g/l residual sugar
5.9 g/l acidity
3.41 pH

Vineyard

Sustainably crafted from an OLD VINE PROJECT certified, heritage vineyard planted in 1969. This vineyard is in the process of full organic certification by following biodynamic principles.

Vinification

Hand harvested, Chenin Blanc is whole bunch pressed, settled overnight and then racked into old 500L French oak barrels. To showcase a true sense of place, the juice is wild fermented in barrel and then matured on the fine lees for 6 months before being racked off, Filtered and bottled.

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