Villiera Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2023

Name: Villiera Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2023 | Simon Wine Emporium
Brand: Villiera Wines
SKU: VIL_007
Price: 235.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Original price was: R245,00.Current price is: R235,00.

The wine displays tropical fruit with a hint of guava and grapefruit. It is initially savoury with oak playing a supporting role, but it finishes rich and ripe with good maturation potential.

Chenin Blanc is widely planted in South Africa and therefore one of our most important varieties. Its popularity is due to its versatility. At Villiera it is used in blends and on its own. Chenin Blanc has great structure and it performs well at full ripeness. When picked ripe the longevity is enhanced by fermenting in oak barrels. The barrels also allow additional flavour, greater complexity and Chenin Blanc really does lend itself to this style.

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Specifications

SKU: VIL_007 Alcohol Volume: 13.35% Sugar: 6.5 g/l

Winery: Villiera WinesType of wine: White WineCultivar: Chenin BlancCategory: 5th Birthday sale, Bottelary Hills, Wine

In the cellar

In 2023 the fruit was crushed and destalked prior to ±4 hours of skin contact. After a light pressing in pneumatic bag presses the juice was settled overnight before being racked to barrels. MLF was prevented to retain freshness. After natural fermentation the wine remained in barrel for 10 months with regular batonage (stirring of lees). 40% of the barrels were new French oak and the balance 2nd and 3rd fill. Finally, after stabilization, the wine was bottled in December.

In the vineyard

Fully ripe grapes were handpicked. A small percentage (± 1.5%) of botrytis is considered desirable and adds further complexity. Picking occurred in the mornings when conditions were cooler and the barrel fermented Chenin Blanc comes from an Old Certified Heritage Vineyard Block.