COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Grenache Blanc
PRODUCER
Bottelary Wine Cellar International
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Rooted Winemaker's Selection Grenache Blanc 2022 is a white wine from South Africa's Western Cape, produced by Bottelary Wine Cellar International. This selection highlights the potential of Grenache Blanc grown in the region. The winemaking process involves a unique approach, utilizing both seasoned French oak and terracotta clay doliums for fermentation and aging, contributing to its distinctive profile.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Fermented and aged in both French oak and terracotta clay.
Fact 02
A blend of 55% seasoned French oak and 45% terracotta doliums for aging.
Fact 03
Grenache Blanc is a mutation of Grenache Noir.
Fact 04
Western Cape is South Africa's premier wine-producing region.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Rooted Winemaker's Selection Grenache Blanc 2022 undergoes fermentation in a combination of seasoned French oak hogsheads and terracotta clay doliums. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for seven months, with 55% of the volume in seasoned French oak and 45% in terracotta clay. This dual aging approach is a key technique employed in its production.
