COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Albarino
PRODUCER
Springfield Estate
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Springfield Albarino 2023 is a white wine from the Robertson region of South Africa. Springfield Estate, owned by the ninth-generation descendants of French Huguenots, follows a philosophy of 'Made on Honour,' emphasizing minimal intervention winemaking. The estate's vineyards are located in Robertson, where soils are influenced by mountain runoff and exhibit flinty, rocky characteristics. The estate's journey with Albariño began with a single bundle of vines, which has since expanded into a flourishing vineyard.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Springfield's Albariño journey began with a single bundle of vines gifted to the family.
Fact 02
The estate is owned by ninth-generation descendants of French Huguenots.
Fact 03
Their winemaking philosophy is 'Made on Honour'.
Fact 04
The Robertson soils are influenced by mountain runoff.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Springfield Albarino is produced using a philosophy of minimal intervention. Grapes are grown in estate-owned vineyards in Robertson, South Africa. The winemaking process emphasizes allowing the terroir to express itself, with techniques such as leaving the wine on its lees for a period. Some wines at the estate utilize natural yeast for fermentation, a method requiring careful management. The estate's approach prioritizes a 'hands-off' style in the cellar.
