Rudera Chenin Blanc Robusto

Wine information: Rudera Wines is a boutique wine producer specialising in Chenin Blanc, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon since 1999. The name Rudera is derived from the Latin word rudus, meaning broken fragments of stone. This typifies all our vineyard soils and encapsulates our winemaking philosophy of producing terroir-driven wines. The different soils and vineyard sites provide a unique character to suit each variety, and result in distinctive wines of great complexity. 100% Chenin Blanc. The grapes for the Robusto are from 30 year-old bush vines situated in Bottelary Hills, in the Stellenbosch region. The vineyard faces north-easterly and is situated at the top of the hill on a geographical fault line. The soil of the vineyard consists of a mixture of decomposed granite and shale over clay subsoil with very good water-retention capacities. Canopy management of the vines ensured natural high acidity and full flavour concentration. No irrigation is available. The grapes were hand-picked in the early morning at 23° B. The yield was 5.7 (33.5 hl/ha) tons per hectare, with an acid of 6.3 g/l and a pH of 3.36. The grapes went through natural fermentation without the addition of commercial yeast, enzymes, acids, or fining agents. It is neither filtered nor cold-stabilised and therefore may in time throw harmless sediment. Robusto is a bold, barrel-fermented Chenin Blanc, made in a richer, full-bodied style. Developing gold shot with lime, rich tropical / spicy nose, boisterous peach / pear / guava fruit on the nose which follows through on the palate. Good crisp acidity balances the flavours. A taut yet luscious wine with structure, texture and length will reward aging. Think South African Vouvray.

 
     

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