Winery Axe HillCape LBV
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The Cape LBV of the Winery Axe Hill is in the top 0 of wines of Calitzdorp.
Details and technical informations about Winery Axe Hill's Cape LBV.
Discover the grape variety: Cayetana Blanca
Neutral, undemonstrative dry whites with a pale golden hue, soft body and moderate acidity; discreet aromas of citrus and white-fleshed fruits. Rustic, productive variety. Mainly used for distillation into Sherry brandy and Spanish brandy, heat-resistant and high-yielding. Massively planted in Extremadura (Tierra de Barros) and Castilla-La Mancha. Native Spanish white grape from Extremadura.
Informations about the Winery Axe Hill
The Winery Axe Hill is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Calitzdorp to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Calitzdorp
South African Port Wine capital (Klein Karoo, Route 62, deep alluvial red soils, microclimates under Indian Ocean breezes): Tinta Barroca, Touriga Nacional and Tempranillo as Portuguese signature reds and fortified kings — Cape Port profile of intensity and depth, concentrated dark fruits, spicy notes, enveloping sweetness. Fragrant dry Calitzdorp blend. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz and Pinotage as complement. References Boplaas, De Krans, Axe Hill.
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: Shine
Character of a wine that reflects light with brilliance. The brilliance is enhanced when the wine is decanted.
