Winery FrankChenin Blanc
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The Chenin Blanc of the Winery Frank is in the top 0 of wines of Piekenierskloof.
Details and technical informations about Winery Frank's Chenin Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Codivarta
Codivarta blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Corsica). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches and large grapes. Codivarta blanc can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley.
Informations about the Winery Frank
The Winery Frank is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Piekenierskloof to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Piekenierskloof
The wine region of Piekenierskloof is located in the region of Citrusdal Mountain of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Ken Forrester or the Domaine Kruger Family Wines produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Piekenierskloof are Chenin blanc, Chardonnay and Pinotage, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Piekenierskloof often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
The wine region of Western Cape
The Western Cape is home to the vast majority of the South African wine industry, and the country's two most famous wine regions, Stellenbosch and Paarl. The city of Cape Town serves as the epicenter of the Cape Winelands, a mountainous, biologically diverse area in the south-western corner of the African continent. A wide variety of wines are produced here. Wines from the Shiraz and Pinotage">Pinotage grape varieties can be fresh and juicy or Full-bodied and gutsy.
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The word of the wine: Bleeding
Old practice for red wines. As soon as the vat is filled with grapes, the tap is opened. A sweet but clear juice escapes from the vat (it can also be used to make rosé). The colour and density of the juice is enhanced, but it should not be overdone. Rarely more than 10% of the volume of a vat, otherwise you risk losing fruit and bringing in bitterness.
