COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Noble Savage Investments (Pty) Ltd t/a Bartinney Private Cellars
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Bartinney Chardonnay 2022 is a white wine from Stellenbosch, South Africa, produced by Bartinney Private Cellars. A unique aspect of this wine is its origin from the estate's oldest Chardonnay vineyard, planted in 1990, showcasing the maturity of high-altitude vines. The estate itself is family-owned, with a deep commitment to creating wines in harmony with nature and promoting sustainability. The vineyards' dramatic, steep slopes and specific soil types contribute to the wine's character. The 'Elevage' figure on the bottle symbolizes the French art of maturing wine. The 2022 vintage experienced a cool and slow growing season, influencing the ripening process.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€47
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards reach up to 550m altitude on slopes as steep as 45 degrees.
Fact 02
The oldest Chardonnay vines were planted in 1990.
Fact 03
The bottle's 'Elevage' figure represents the French art of wine maturation.
Fact 04
Bartinney is a Carbon Neutral estate utilizing solar energy.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Bartinney Chardonnay begins with hand-harvested grapes that are crushed and destemmed before pressing, with only free-run juice selected. After a two-day settling period, the juice is transferred to oak barrels for fermentation. A portion of the wine undergoes spontaneous malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged for 11 months in a mix of new and used French oak barrels, with the oak lightly toasted to maintain fruit purity. The producer emphasizes creating wines in harmony with nature and employs sustainable practices like being Carbon Neutral and using solar energy.
