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Simonsig The Grapesmith Meditteraneo 2019

Simonsig The Grapesmith Meditteraneo 2019

R320,00

This complex white blend displays a pale straw colour. Expressive floral top notes are complimented by aromas of lemon tart and tropical fruits. Fresh stone fruits, citrus and subtle oak on the palate follows into a focused mineral finish. Good structure and freshness with lovely tension and crispness. A wine that will only gain in depth, flavour and complexity for several years.

Specifications

SKU: SIM-006
Alcohol Volume: 13.12%
Sugar G/L: 1.93
Food Pairing: Cheese, Seafood, Spicy Food

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In the cellar

The blending process started by finding the sweet spot in the ratio between Roussanne and Marsanne, after which the crisp and zesty Grenache blanc was added to contribute elements of citrusy verbine and wet river stone minerals. Clairette Blanche further contributes delicacy, elegance and complexity. The 2% of Verdelho looks insignificant, but using more started to show dominance over the other components. Despite the thimble full of Verdelho it does make a positive and noticeable contribution to the flavour and freshness.

In the vineyard

Roussanne ripens very rapidly and requires meticulous monitoring to ensure harvest is done at optimal ripeness. Grapes were harvested at 22.5° balling on 19 February 2019 and showed beautiful flavour, body and texture. Grapes were harvested from a vineyard located high up on the cool south-west facing slopes of Simonsberg, then cooled overnight in picking crates. The Grenache Blanc grapes spent 11 months in barrel on primary lees before blending took place. Verdelho Winemaking Picked on 7 February 2019 on 21.7 21.2° Balling and fermented in barrel. This Verdelho was made from the oldest planting in South Africa (1996), when Frans Malan decided to plant 7 rows on Simonsig Estate. Originally from the Island of Madeira it is known to make vibrant, tangy and refreshingly dry white wines with lively acidity. The Verdelho grapes were picked on 7 February 2019 on 21.7 21.2° Balling and fermented in barrel. This Verdelho was made from the oldest planting in South Africa (1996), when Frans Malan decided to plant 7 rows on Simonsig Estate. Originally from the Island of Madeira it is known to make vibrant, tangy and refreshingly dry white wines with lively acidity. The Marsanne grapes were harvested on 12 February 2019 at 22.6° balling from a cool site overlooking False Bay. The grapes were cooled down overnight to 5°Celsius. Grapes were whole bunch pressed early the next morning with the juice taken directly into 225 and 400 litre French oak barrels for a spontaneous fermentation, utilising the yeast strains naturally occurring on the berries.

Ageing

This wine can be enjoyed now. It can be cellared for a further 3 to 5 years in the correct conditions.

Cultivar

Marsanne 39% | Roussanne 37% | Grenache Blanc 22% Verdelho 2%

Food Pairing

This wine will go very well with seafood such as crayfish, grilled fish. It will also pair well with poultry in rich creamy sauces, blue cheese and goat’s cheese and foie gras. Also worth a try with spicy dishes and mild curries.

About the Wine Estate

Simonsig Wine Estate is synonymous with the history of the South African wine industry, the Stellenbosch wine region, and the Malan family name. These elements are intertwined in this family-owned farm, where the late Frans Malan produced the first bottle of our much-loved Kaapse Vonkel, South Africaʼs first Méthode Cap Classique made in the classic bottle-fermented style. He is also honoured for co-founding the thriving Stellenbosch Wine Route, a first in its time. Today, his legacy lives on through his sons, Francois and Johan, and grandchildren Christelle and Michael, the 2nd and 3rd Malan generations at Simonsig Wine Estate.

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