Sauvignon Blanc - Klein Constantia

The Sauvignon Blanc of Klein Constantia from the Coastal Region shows a bright, light yellow color in the swirled glass. To the nose, this Klein Constantia white wine reveals all sorts of pineapple, gallia melon, papayas, blueberries and physalis.

This white from Klein Constantia is ideal for all connoisseurs who like as little residual sweetness in the wine as possible. Yet it never shows itself to be barren or brittle, as one might naturally expect from a wine. On the tongue, this balanced white wine is characterized by an incredibly crisp texture. Due to its vital fruit acidity, the Sauvignon Blanc is wonderfully fresh and lively on the palate. The final of this white wine from the wine-growing region Coastal Region, more precisely from Cape Town, finally convinces with considerable reverberation.

Vinification of the Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc

This white wine clearly focuses on one grape variety, namely Sauvignon Blanc.

Only impeccable grape material was harvested for this wonderfully balanced single-varietal wine from Klein Constantia. After the harvest, the grapes are quickly taken to the press house. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. Then fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After the end of fermentation, the Sauvignon Blanc can further harmonize on the fine lees for 7 months.

Food recommendation for the Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc

Drink this white wine from South Africa ideally moderately chilled at 11 - 13°C as a companion to coconut-lime fish curry, wok vegetables with fish or fruity endive salad.

Awards for the Sauvignon Blanc from Klein Constantia

• James Suckling: 90 points for 2017
• Wine Spectator: 90 points for 2017

• More products from Klein Constantia