Winery Alvi's DriftAlbertus Viljoen Limited Release Chardonnay
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, vegetarian or poultry.
Taste structure of the Albertus Viljoen Limited Release Chardonnay from the Winery Alvi's Drift
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Albertus Viljoen Limited Release Chardonnay of Winery Alvi's Drift in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Albertus Viljoen Limited Release Chardonnay
Pairings that work perfectly with Albertus Viljoen Limited Release Chardonnay
Original food and wine pairings with Albertus Viljoen Limited Release Chardonnay
The Albertus Viljoen Limited Release Chardonnay of Winery Alvi's Drift matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of pork gyros, spinach, smoked salmon and ricotta lasagne or light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream).
Details and technical informations about Winery Alvi's Drift's Albertus Viljoen Limited Release Chardonnay.
Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay
Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.
Informations about the Winery Alvi's Drift
The Winery Alvi's Drift is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 43 wines for sale in the of Breede River Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Breede River Valley
Largest wine valley of the Western Cape in South Africa (~40% of the country's vines), three districts: Worcester, Robertson, Breedekloof. Chenin Blanc flagship white: ample and fruity with signature notes of white apple, pear, peach, honey and mineral touch, round and long palate — supple, from dry to off-dry. Fresh Colombard, lively Sauvignon, ample Chardonnay. Sun-soaked Shiraz reds (blackberry, pepper), firm Cabernet, fruity Pinotage.
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: PDO
Protected Designation of Origin - equivalent to the term "controlled designation of origin" in European regulations.
