Kleine Zalze Project Z Riesling 2021

Chiselled and taut, with upfront aromas of lime and green apple, the low pH provides potential for this wine to age exceptionally well. The acidity will mellow over time to reveal a generous palate laden with typical Riesling aromas of honeysuckle, pear, and beeswax.

The grapes for this wine were sourced from a block in Elgin. Being one of the coldest wine growing regions in South Africa, Elgin is exceptionally well suited to produce high quality Riesling.

The Riesling was harvested early morning and whole bunch pressed to retain purity and freshness in the juice. After settling overnight, it was transferred to Italian terracotta amphorae for alcoholic fermentation to take place. After completion of fermentation, the wine was left to mature in the amphora for a further six months before bottling.