Winery UsanaBarrel Fermented Chenin Blanc
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with lean fish, shellfish or mild and soft cheese.
Taste structure of the Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc from the Winery Usana
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc of Winery Usana in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc of Winery Usana in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc
The Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc of Winery Usana matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of cataplana with seafood, chili con carne or very simple fish with fresh pasta.
Details and technical informations about Winery Usana's Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc
Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc from Winery Usana are 2016, 2013, 0, 2015 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Usana
The Winery Usana is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Elgin to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Elgin
South Africa's coolest region on the Hottentots Holland heights (1 hr from Cape Town): Sauvignon Blanc signature as king white — racy and mineral with chiselled notes of citrus, green apple, passion fruit, herbs and a flint touch, signature lively acidity. Elegant tense Pinot Noir as king red (cherry, raspberry, earth, spices) and fresh Chardonnay as complement. WO Cape South Coast, 250-400 m altitude, ocean mists, varied soils (sandstone, granite, shale).
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: Cuvée (champagne)
Juice harvested during the first pressing. The term "cuvée" is also used to describe the final blend of wines of a given quality. Tête de cuvée : the first juice to come out during the first pressing.
