Cederberg Bukettraube 2019

Name: Cederberg Bukettraube 2019
Brand: Cederberg
SKU: 45796

A rare cultivar with 77 hectares left in the world. Cederberg Bukettraube is an explosion of aroma and flavour. It has prominent muscat flavours with apricot and floral notes on the nose. A well balanced wine with a delicate sweetness and a crisp acidity.

Enjoyed as an aperitif; partner to spicy fusion foods – not hot; sweet Cape curries, or goose liver and baked fruits.

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variety : Bukettraube [ 100% Bukettraube ]

winery : Cederberg Cellar

winemaker : David Nieuwoudt

wine of origin : Cederberg

analysis : alc : 12.9 % vol rs : 21.7 g/l pH : 3.2 ta : 7.7 g/l

type : White style : Semi Sweet taste : Fragrant

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

ageing :

Optimum drinking time: 1 – 3 years after release

in the vineyard :

Facing: South west Soil types: Glenrosa and Sandstone
Age of vines: Average years of blocks 17 years
Vineyard area: 6.5 ha
Yield per hectare: 9 t/ha
Trellised: Extended 6 wire Perold
Irrigation: Supplementary
Clone: BT5A (NIWW) on Ramsey

about the harvest:

Harvest date: 26 February - 16 March 2019
Degree balling at harvest: Early morning hand harvested at 23 – 24.5ºB

in the cellar : Reductive style, cold crush 8°C; Skin contact for 8 hours, light pressing; Settle for 2 days at 10°C; Fermentation for 49 days at 14°C with selected yeast strains; Fermentation is stopped leaving natural residual sugar of 23 g/l.

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