Winery SimonsigMuscat Ottonel Straw Wine
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Muscat Ottonel Straw Wine of Winery Simonsig in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices.
Details and technical informations about Winery Simonsig's Muscat Ottonel Straw Wine.
Discover the grape variety: Muscat Ottonel
Delicate and fine muscat whites with a tender palate and moderate acidity, on intense and refined aromas of orange blossom, rose, fresh grape, citrus, white peach and airy muscat (more subtle than Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains). Made as aromatic dry aperitif whites (Alsace, Baden), off-dry and sumptuous botrytised liquoreux (Burgenland in Austria, Cotnari in Romania, Tokaj). Created in the 19th century by Robert Moreau (Angers), a cross of Chasselas × Muscat de Saumur.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Muscat Ottonel Straw Wine from Winery Simonsig are 2011, 0, 2015
Informations about the Winery Simonsig
The Winery Simonsig is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 86 wines for sale in the of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Stellenbosch
Showcase of the South African vineyard: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — structured and age-worthy with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and a menthol touch, firm tannins. Emblematic national Pinotage (created 1925) opulent and smoky (blackberry, coffee, leather). Fleshy Shiraz, supple Merlot as complement. Vibrant Chenin Blanc, ample Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon in whites.
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: Balsamic
Aromas reminiscent of balsam, resin, incense, but also vanilla or liquorice wood.
