Klein Constantia is custodian to some of the most historic vineyards in South Africa and, indeed, the world.

The unique location, climate and soils of Klein Constantia estate call for the making of terroir-driven wines, and it is to this principle that they are deeply committed.

Simple winemaking techniques are used to extract the best from grapes grown in expertly nurtured vineyards in the aim of making consistently excellent wines.

Klein Constantia strive to produce wines of high quality that express elements of elegance, minerality and balance.

The chardonnay grapes are sourced from a single block located on the lower slopes of Klein Constantia.

Three different batches were harvested between January and February to ensure freshness, fruit and intensity.

Appelation:

Constantia Valley

Age of vines:

30 years

Vinification:

Hand picked, whole bunch pressed. Free run juice used only, fermentation in stainless steal vats.

9 months in 500lt oak barrels.

Following blending, bottling and secondary fermentation the wine was aged for 20 months before disgorging.

Analysis:

RS:7.8g/l
Alc:11:45%
pH:3.23
TA:7.0g/l

Soil Type:

Deep Granite with yellow-brown and reddish-brown Oakleaf on lower slopes. Glenrosa with Saprolite subsoil on higher slopes.