NOUGHTY Western Cape Rosé Dealcoholized
Producer
Thomson & Scott
Country
South Africa
Appellation
Western Cape
Farming
Organic
Varieties
98% Chenin Blanc, 2% Pinotage
Vineyards & Viticulture
The grapes are harvested from dry-land farmed vineyards in the Western Cape region, where the vines are not trellised and are planted as bush vines. The vineyards are strategically planted on southwest facing slopes to capture cool breezes from the Atlantic Ocean and cold Benguela current.
Soils
Deep soils from decomposed granite, clay rich, with good drainage.
Harvest & Vinification
With 14 days fermentation at 14-15°C, the grapes and juice are handled reductively to prevent oxidation and lock in fruitiness. The wine is left on lees for two months to add complexity. The wine is then dealcoholized by way of a gently spun cone technology. This is done under vacuum and at low temperature to ensure that the wine retains its distinctive body, colour and flavour.
