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Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Chardonnay

This Chardonnay from the Coastal Region in South Africa was aged in wooden casks. It has a wonderfully stimulating bouquet offering notes of lime, pineapple, apple orange peel and tropical fruit. The Kleine Zalze Vineyard Chardonnay is creamy on the palate, showing a great balance and elegance. The oak aromas are very well integrated. The dry white wine has a lovely length.

This Chardonnay matured for 7 months in French oak casks, of which more than two thirds were new barrels. You’ll want to discover this white wine from South Africa with fish and poultry dishes, particularly with hearty sauces. It also goes beautifully with Brie and cream cheeses.

Wine type:
Weißwein
Taste:
trocken
Vintage:
2023
Ageing Potential:
2027
Region:
Western Cape
Country:
Südafrika
Vineyard/Brand :
Grape variety:
Chardonnay
Alcohol content:
13,0  % by volume
Total acidity:
6,0 g/l
Residual sugar:
3,5 g/l
pH:
3,35
Recommended drinking temperature:
8-10 °C
Filling quantity:
0,75 litres
Allergen:
contains Sulfite
Importer:
Friedrich Klocke GmbH & Co. KG
Vogelparadies 2
32457 Porta Westfalica
Deutschland
Kleine Zalze

Das südafrikanische Weingut Kleine Zalze, mit deutschen Wurzeln, besteht seit 300 Jahren. Es war immer in Familienbesitz und die hervorragenden Weine des Weinguts lassen auf die fleißige und innovative Entwicklung schließen, die das Weingut Kleine Zalze zu dem gemacht hat, was es heute darstellt. Ein Aushängeschild für südafrikanische Weine, in aller Welt beliebt und begehrt.

Kobus Basson, der heutige Chef des modernen Weinguts, hat seine Philosophie so erklärt: „Eine Kombination der Fruchtaromen und die Intensität der ‚Neuen Welt‘ mit der Eleganz und Struktur der ‚Alten Welt‘ sind der Erfolg für Weine mit Charakter, Komplexität und Balance“. Nach diesem Motto produzierte Weine präsentiert er auf internationalen Wettbewerben, bei denen er immer wieder Goldmedaillen für seine akribisch vinifizierten Weine mit nach Hause nimmt.

Die Strategie im Weinberg ist einfach. Der Erfolg des Winzers beginnt im Weinberg, dort wird das Fundament für große Weine errichtet. Bassons sorgfältige Gutsverwaltung sorgt für umfangreiche, natürliche Ressourcen. Seine innovative, zeitgerechte Arbeit im Weinberg, angefangen bei der Auslaubung und Ertragsreduzierung, über selektive Anpflanzung, Bodenverbesserung, dem Terroir und der Sorte entsprechend, sowie der sorgsame Umgang mit dem Lesegut, bis hin zur Weiterverarbeitung, sichert den Erfolg der Kleinen Zalze.

Seine Weißweine, Rotweine und Cuvées sind legendär. Ob Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Shiraz, Mourvedre, Viognier oder Gamay, die Weine für sich oder als herrliche Cuvée kombiniert, sind einzigartig. Eine Auswahl der besten Weine vom Traditions-Weingut Kleine Zalze finden Sie in den Regalen von VineShop24.

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