Momento Grenache Blanc
A vibrant white wine with opulent apple and quince, delicate blossom, and a refreshing saline finish
Momento Grenache Blanc from Western Cape, South Africa is a dry white still wine crafted from 100% Grenache Blanc grapes. Winemaker Marelise Niemann employs minimalist techniques, including cold-soaking on skins for three days, indigenous yeast barrel fermentation, and maturation in old French oak for 10 months on gross lees, resulting in a wine of rich texture. This opulent Grenache Blanc offers a crisp fruit profile with notes of Granny Smith apples and quince, complemented by delicate yellow blossom aromas. Its pithy texture and saline focus are balanced by biscuity flavours and a hint of nougat, leading to a long, racy finish. This versatile wine pairs beautifully with poultry, rich fish, or mild and soft cheeses. It is also suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
75.0CL , 13.0% ABV , Vintage: 2022
Vinification
The grapes were cold soaked on skins for 2 days to create extra texture, tannin and a more layered mouthfeel, but were not fermented on skins to preserve the variety's freshness and purity. Grapes were pressed gently in an old Vaslin basket press, Followed by a 24-hour settling before racking to older French oak barrels (a combination of 225, 300 and 500 litre) using only indigenous yeasts. The wine was then aged for 10 months on gross lees in barrel following malolactic fermentation, resulting in rich texture. It was bottled without fining.
Flavour profile
This opulent Grenache Blanc offers a crisp fruit profile with notes of Granny Smith apples and quince, complemented by delicate yellow blossom aromas. Its pithy texture and saline focus are balanced by biscuity flavours and a hint of nougat, leading to a long, racy finish.
Serving recommendation
Serve chilled at 10-12°C to best appreciate its opulent fruit and texture.