Kleine Zalze Chenin Blanc Cellar Selection

0.75L | 13.0 %

8 , 9 5

Chenin Blanc

Little Zalze

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Kleine Zalze Chenin Blanc Cellar Selection

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Complexity

Beautifully layered

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2025

Ready to drink 2025 - 2029

Past peak After 2029

Aromas

Tropical fruit Pineapple Lime Minerality Yeast notes Cream

Food Pairing

Goat cheese Shellfish Spicy thai curry

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Kleine Zalze offers a wide range of classic and complex wines with vibrant flavor intensity. This tropical Chenin Blanc is no exception. Crisp and lively, it perfectly reflects the South African landscape. The grapes benefit from the perfect climate, and thanks to their location on the rolling hills near Stellenbosch, they ripen exceptionally well.

The beginning of the Kleine Zalze winery

The German Nicholas Cleef founded the De Zalze winery in 1683. At that time, he is said to have planted around 7,000 vines. Several owners have been at the helm of this successful winery. Kobus Basson and Rolf Schulz have owned De Zalze since 1996 and have built a new family tradition of winemaking from day one. The wines regularly win awards, and with good reason. There's a fantastic wine for every wine lover in the selection. In addition to the typical South African reds of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, Kleine Zalze also offers excellent white wines from Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Chenin Blanc. The Chenin Blanc grapes are sourced from select vineyards in Stellenbosch and Paarl. At peak ripeness, they are harvested and vinified separately. All grapes remain in contact with the skins for 12 to 24 hours before the free-flowing juice is transferred to tank for fermentation. Fermentation takes place with selected yeast strains at low temperatures. The wine then remains in contact with the lees for another four months before the final blend is made.

The tropical aromas of Kleine Zalze Chenin Blanc Cellar Selection

The Chenin Blanc grapes for this wine come from the Helderberg region, made with select vineyards along the coast. The vineyard is planted using a "bush" technique to ensure even ripening of the bunches. Its color is a bright straw yellow in the glass. The aroma reveals notes of tropical fruit, pineapple, and lime. On the palate, this Kleine Zalze Chenin Blanc is soft and fresh with a rich texture and elegant minerality.

Product details

Availability	Only 15 in stock!
Alcohol content	13.0%
Vintage	2025
Size	0.75L
Region	Western Cape
Sub-region	Stellenbosch
Land	South Africa
Producer	Little Zalze
Varietal(s)	Chenin Blanc
Ideal serving temperature ?	8° - 10°C
Storage at perfecte wijn	Air conditioned at 18°c