Saurwein, 'Chi' Riesling
Saurwein, 'Chi' Riesling
Country: South Africa
Region: Western Cape
Grape: Riesling
Style: Funky & Exotic White
Food Pairing: Spicy sauces and Cheeses
Farming Practices: Natural
The story:
Chi means “life force” and Chi stands for CHIUTA (an African rain god). Situated in the fertile Elgin valley, the picturesque vineyard site inspired the creation of this crisp, handcrafted Riesling.
Winemaking:
Grapes were hand-picked, cooled, then hand-sorted, destemmed and pressed. Spontaneous fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks, which lasted about 6 weeks until optimal residual sugar balance achieved at about 14,0 g/ l. The wine was prepared for bottling and bottled after 2 months in tank.
Experience:
Fragrant citrus blossom, yellow stone fruits, white pear, ginger, Piña colada, honeysuckle, flint