Winery KWVClassic Collection Sauvignon Blanc
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, shellfish or goat cheese.
Taste structure of the Classic Collection Sauvignon Blanc from the Winery KWV
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Classic Collection Sauvignon Blanc of Winery KWV in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Classic Collection Sauvignon Blanc of Winery KWV in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Classic Collection Sauvignon Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Classic Collection Sauvignon Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Classic Collection Sauvignon Blanc
The Classic Collection Sauvignon Blanc of Winery KWV matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of fideuà (paella with pasta and fish), quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese or quiche with leek fondue and goat cheese.
Details and technical informations about Winery KWV's Classic Collection Sauvignon Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Ciliegiolo
It is believed to be of Spanish origin. Today it is very present in Tuscany and in many other Italian regions where it is often blended with sangiovese to produce the famous Chianti. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the father of the said sangiovese, its mother being an almost unknown variety called calabrese di Montenuovo. - Synonymy: ciliegino, ciregiuolo or cireguoli, aleatico di spagna (for all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!). - Description: medium to large bunches, cylindrical-conical, winged, compact, strong medium-sized stalks with very little lignification; medium-sized, round berries, skin of medium thickness, very bluish-black with sometimes purplish reflections, juicy pulp. - Production potential: buds early in the year, only a few days after Chasselas. It is particularly fond of not too poor hillside soils. Vigorous, productive and regular, it should however be pruned in relation to the fact that its base eyes are not very fertile. Sensitive to wind, mildew, powdery mildew, acid rot and grey rot. Resistant to drought. Ripening 2nd period late. - Wine type/flavours: gives a full and supple wine with soft tannins, rich in alcohol, of a more or less dark ruby colour with in some cases purplish tints. Aromas of cinnamon, cherry, blueberry, spicy notes, plum, fresh grapes, liquorice, tobacco, vanilla, ... .
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Classic Collection Sauvignon Blanc from Winery KWV are 2019, 2018, 2011, 2017 and 0.
Informations about the Winery KWV
The Winery KWV is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 94 wines for sale in the of Western Cape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
The word of the wine: Maceration
Prolonged contact and exchange between the juice and the grape solids, especially the skin. Not to be confused with the time of fermentation, which follows maceration. The juice becomes loaded with colouring matter and tannins, and acquires aromas. For a rosé, the maceration is short so that the colour does not "rise" too much. For white wines too, a "pellicular maceration" can be practised, which allows the wine to acquire more fat.
