Alheit Fire by Night Chenin Blanc

Produzent Alheit

Bewertungen 96 Greg Sherwood MW 17 Jancis Robinson 5 Platters 98 Tim Atkin 94 Vinous 97 Winemag 92 Wine Spectator

Zusammensetzung Chenin Blanc 100%

Trinkempfehlung Temperatur 8° - 12° Von 2022 - 2037

Geschacksnoten Medium-bodied, Oak-aged, Mature & complex

Vinifikation Located at an elevation of 300 to 350 meters above sea level on a ridge in the heart of the Paardeberg, the 20-hectare Nuwedam is home to un-irrigated Chenin Blanc bush vines. The soil is pure, decomposed granite, yielding grapes of clarity and focus. The vineyards were planted between 1972 and 1985 on various slopes, some facing east, some west, some north. This gives Chris Alheit several options to work with, allowing him to produce the best possible wine in each vintage. These vines are his pride and joy. Their roots run deep, drawing life from the granite. The grapes were hand-picked, sorted, and pressed as whole bunches. The juice was lightly settled and spontaneously fermented in concrete eggs and old oak barrels of various sizes for one week. The wine was aged on its fine lees for about 12 months and rested unfined in tank for another 6 months. Very simple, careful winemaking.

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