Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.6 g/L
pH 3.42
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Marsanne, Roussanne, Chenin Blanc, Verdelho, Chardonnay, Viognier
Marsanne
Roussanne
Chenin Blanc
Verdelho
Chardonnay
Viognier
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Egg, Amphora, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 10 months
Sulfites 105.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Region: Stellenbosch. Vineyard: This is a blend from a selection of vineyards - Chenin blanc from the granite Firgrove hills, Chardonnay from the Helderberg's deep rich soils, 2 blocks of Verdelho from the Helderberg foothills and Roussanne and Marsanne from the Blaauwklippen road. Winemaking: The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness and cooled overnight to 4 degrees celsius. The next morning the grapes were pressed as whole bunches. The juice underwent spontaneous fermentation in concrete egg shaped tanks, amphora and older French oak barrels. Deep winter the wine received one sulfur addition. 10 months on the lees, blended and bottled. Free SO2: 20 mg/l.
Producer Information
Website
Address
The BLANKBOTTLE Winery, Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 82 872 8658
Email
Owner
Pieter Walser
Cellarmaster
Pieter Walser