Fairview Verdelho 2020
R75.00
A great wine for long summer lunches, especially with the lower alcohol content. A fantastic alternative to Sauvignon Blanc – Anthony de Jager-
Pale straw in colour with aromas of citrus, green melon, apple and hints of floral notes. A zesty, limey palate with a refreshing fizz, length acidity and lingering salinity.
Description
The grapes were destemmed, crushed and the free-run juice was settled for two days. The clear juice was racked off and cold fermented in stainless steel tanks. On completion of fermentation, the wine was left on the fine lees for 6 months and allowed to go through malolactic fermentation before filtration and bottling. A slight fizz was intentionally added to the wine at bottling (CO2 carbonation) to add extra refreshment.
Additional Information
| Wine Range | Fairview |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Varieties | Verdelho |
| Wine of Origin | Coastal |
| Aromas | Aromas of citrus, green melon, apple with a hint of floral. |
| Flavour | A refreshing fizz with light yet lengthy acidity and lingering salinity |
| Alcohol Percentage | 9% |
| Residual Sugar | 6.3 g/l |
| Total Acid | 7.7 g/l |
| pH | 3.18 |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Variety Percentage | Verdelho: 100% |
| Food Pairing Ideas | Quite drinkable without food, or delightful with tapas, traditional partner to seafood or Asian dishes. |
Neil du Plessis –
Calling all Sauvignon Blanc fans. This is the perfect alternative to your summer lunch time wine. Fresh, fruity and delightful. Enjoy!
Renee Coughlan –
Found the Fairview Verdelho at Backs restaurant in Stellenbosch this weekend . What a gem…light lemony and sparkly. A beautiful and unusual wine for a summery day in the sun. Or a great italian anti pasto spread.