Impisi Old Vine chenin blanc 2022
South Africa, Wellington
Description
Provocative notes of lemon peel and ginger on the nose. A soy and delicate acidity giving the wine elegance and finesse. A tutored palate with fruit complexity and creaminess.
Certifications
Alcohol
12.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard
Single vineyard chenin blanc block from 1977 Groenberg terroir , decomposed granite sand and clay Hot summer climate , cooled by mountain winds during the night
Soil Type
Groenberg terroir , decomposed granite sand and clay
Harvest Notes
The grapes were handbpic1ed at phenolic ripeness hand sorted destemmed and pressed
Viticulture
the wine was made of one of our oldest block on the farm, Block were planted in 1977.
Vinification
The grapes were hand-picked at phenolic ripeness, hand sorted, destemmed and pressed.
Maturation
Partial MLF in 225-liter old oak barrels, and matured for 9 months. one part was kept unwooded in ss tank and didn't go through MLF.
