Chenin Blanc Verdelho 2023

Momento Wines, teknisk ark/fact sheet (momentowines.co.za – linket fra momentowines.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2023 Momento Wines Chenin Blanc Verdelho; 63% Chenin Blanc, 37% Verdelho; alkohol 13.5%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Om vinen: Chenin Blanc / Verdelho 2023 (63% Chenin 37% Verdelho) This our most complex blend in the line-up, comprising fruit from seven different vineyards. Chenin Blanc grapes are sourced from dryland bush vines farmed in four sites; two older vineyards from the Paardeberg, one from the Piekenierskloof and a younger vineyard from Bot River. The Verdelho is from three vineyards, one in the Voor-Paardeberg, one in Bot River and one in Riebeekberg. The soils are a combination of granite, sandstone, schist and Bokkeveld shale. The decomposed granite soils produce a rich, generous and broader palate, while the shale and schist soils bring austerity, focus and make for a texture driven wine. The sandstone adds brightness and length. Blended together with the freshness of the Verdelho to create a balanced wine; both rich and generous yet elegant and well poised, with a mineral focus and bright acidity. Producentens noter (engelsk): Winemaking: The grapes were gently whole bunch basket-pressed without adding enzymes. Natural fermentation was allowed to take place in 400, 300L & 225L French oak barrels. Some fine lees was added back to the juice to allow for more complex characters and textures to develop during its time in barrel. Time in old oak: 10 months. No fining. Bottled in January 2024.