In developing countries the emphasis is often solely on development and little consideration is given to nature.
Says Stefan Smit, cellarmaster at LOUIESENHOF, "During the four years I studied Viti - and Viniculture in Weinsberg in Germany, I became intensely aware of the sensitivity of the ecology. Consequently I decided to produce wines in consideration with nature, "with as little tampering with nature as possible."
LOUIESENHOF has a wide range of soils with different slopes, gradients and a variety of micro climates.
After purchasing Louiesenhof I immediately started with soil analysis'. With this knowledge we can now replant the ideal cultivars to the correct terroir.
A member of the Bottelary Conservancy, Louiesenhof is involved in efforts to preserve endangered fynbos and other rare plant species here, and to clear alien plants.