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Sauvignon blanc Constantia Wine of Origin 2020

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€ 12.70 / 0,75 l Fl.

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Intense varietal character is the cornerstone of our classically-styled Sauvignon Blanc, combining tropical fruit flavours with a well-integrated minerality. A wine of freshness, impeccable balance and great length.

  • Attributes

    Land:

    South Africa

    Gebiet:

    Constantia

    Region:

    Coastal Region

    Appellation:

    Constantia Wine of Origin

    Rebsorte:

    Sauvignon Blanc

    Kategorie:

    White wine

    Weincharakter:

    classic & elegant

    Produzent:

    Constantia Glen

    Jahrgang:

    2020

    Füllmenge:

    0,75 l Fl.

  • Complete description

    Vintage Description:

    Vibrant nose of passion fruit, lemon zest, green apple, white grapefruit and elderflowers. Medium-bodied with crisp acidity and a creamy, textured palate. Some pretty crushed-stone notes on the fresh, more mineral finish. (James Suckling)

    wine:

    wine title:

    Sauvignon Blanc

    wine description:

    Intense varietal character is the cornerstone of this classically-styled Sauvignon Blanc, combining tropical fruit flavours with a well-integrated minerality. A wine of freshness, impeccable balance and great length.

    country:

    South Africa

    region:

    Coastal Region

    Area:

    Constantia

    Producer:

    Constantia Glen

    Category:

    White wine

    Weincharakter:

    classic & elegant

    appellation:

    Constantia Wine of Origin

    Glass:

    Weißwein

    Premiumglass:

    Loire

    Ideal serving temperature (°C), from:

    6

    Ideal serving temperature (°C), up to:

    8

    Ideal drinking maturity (years after harvest) from:

    1

    Ideal drinking maturity (years after harvest) up to:

    5

    food recommendation:

    Risotto with radicchio and goat cheese, Asparagus with ham, Vegetable dauphinoise or omelette, Ravioli with spinach, ricotta and sage butter, , Grilled octopus, Fried squid with lemon salsa, Poached pork, Breaded chicken with salad, Piccata Milanese

    year:

    2020

    Grape variety:

    Sauvignon Blanc

    Önologe:

    Justin van Wyk

    vineyard:

    Most of the grapes used to make this Constantia Sauvignon blanc are grown on the estate, together with a specially selected portion from another vineyard block within the region.

    Ernte:

    The grapes are handpicked from February till March.

    Vinification:

    Pressed and the clean juice is fermented in stainless-steel tanks at a constant cool temperature of 14 degrees Celsius.

    Ageing:

    The wine is then matured on the lees for 5 months in the stainless-steel tanks, before it is stabilised and bottled.

    Residual sugar:

    dry

    Residual sugar (g/l):

    1.9

    Alcohol level (%vol):

    13.5

    Säurewert (g/l):

    5.9

    James Suckling Bewertung:

    92

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