- Description
Description
This light-bodied, crisp Pinot Grigio has a light floral perfume of honeysuckle and orange blossom on the nose with gentle notes of lime, lemon, pear, and stone fruit that carry through onto the palate.
It is supported by a gentle acidity and light-bodied mouthfeel.
VARIETAL 100 % Pinot Grigio
ORIGIN Breedekloof
SOIL TYPES Sandy Loam CLIMATE Moderate Mediterranean
AGE OF VINES 11 years VINEYARD AREA 15 ha
YIELD PER HECTARE 12 ton/ha
TRELLISED Extended 6 wire Perold
IRRIGATION Supplementary
HARVEST DATES Middle February
VINIFICATION
Early morning machine harvested at 22°B. Juice is immediately separated
from skins and settled. Fermentation takes roughly 3 weeks in stainless
steel tanks.
AGEING 1 – 3 years
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alcohol 13.27 % pH 3.72 Residual Sugar 2.3 Volatile Acidity 0.33 Acidity 4.84
