Hand-harvested, hand sorted, and gently pressed! This Albariño spent time fermenting in a concrete egg and stainless tank on its lees for three months. Intensely aromatic with fresh pink fruits such as grapefruit and peach! Zesty with acidic notes on the palate.
Tasting Notes: Juicy nectarines, grapefruit, citrus, and lemongrass flavors!
Pairing Suggestions: Grilled Fish, Appetizers, Oysters
Western Cape, South Africa
Type: White | Vintage: 2020 | Sulfur: Minimal | Varietal: Albariño | Alcohol: 12.5% | Production: Organic, Vegan | Style: Food
Producer Profile
Ginny Povall is the heart and soul behind Botanica, and much like Ginny herself, these wines beam with life and a great sense of purpose. Originally from Massachusetts, Ginny eventually made her home at Protea Heights, a farm on the outskirts of Stellenbosch. For several decades, Protea Heights established a reputation as the first farm in South Africa to cultivate their national flower, the Protea. Ginny continues growing flowers and in 2009 expanded the farm when she planted several hectares of vineyard. For over a decade now, she has poured herself into Botanica and quickly become one of the most exciting winegrowers in the region. Since the inaugural vintage in 2009, Botanica has consistently produced some incredibly compelling wines from very special, but often overlooked, regions and vineyards across the Western Cape. All the wines are vinified and bottled at Protea Heights. In addition to the Botanica range, Ginny now produces several wines under the Big Flower label, which utilizes the fruit grown on her property. – Pascal Schildt