THE WINE

The Cartology  wine of the Alheit Vineyards winery is a blend of  Chenin Blanc and Sémillon grapes grown in the sapling vineyards owned by the winery, that are located around the city of Cape Town. It was first put on the market in 2012 with the 2011 vintage and in a few months it became one of the most talked about wines in the city.

THE WINEMAKING

The motto of the winery owners (Chris and Suzaan) is simple, 99% of the work must be done in the vineyard and 1% in the cellar. After a careful harvest and a soft pressing of whole bunches only, the must is cold decanted for one night;  Follows the transfer for fermentation in second passage barriques, amphorae and eggs in cement. After bottling, the wine rests for a few months in the canton before being placed on the market.

THE TASTING

Straw yellow with elegant golden reflections. The aroma is pleasant  with citrus hints that alternate with floral notes of elderflower, to close with puffs of honey and hay. Fresh and markedly savory on the palate with a perfect correspondence between aromas and flavor. Persistent.

FOOD PAIRINGS

The Cartology is perfect with the. fish does not disdain white meat.

THE CELLAR

The Alheit Vineyards winery was strongly wanted  by  Chris and Suzaan Alheit who after having spent several years gaining experience in the main wine producing regions in the world, decide to rent an old barn just converted into a wine cellar near Cape Town … keep reading