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Type: Pet-Nat Sparkling White Wine (Natural / Minimal Intervention)
Region: Swartland, South Africa
Grapes: 100% Chenin Blanc
Alcohol ABV: 10–10.5%
Aroma:
Fresh and lively aromas of green apple, pear, lemon zest, white peach, and citrus blossom. Subtle notes of fresh herbs, brioche, and a gentle mineral character add complexity, reflecting the dry-farmed Chenin Blanc vines and sandstone terroir.
Palate:
Bright, energetic, and refreshing with delicate natural bubbles. The palate shows crisp orchard fruits, citrus freshness, and a lightly creamy texture from lees contact, balanced by Chenin Blanc’s natural acidity and a clean, dry finish with a subtle savoury grip.
The grapes are hand-harvested and fermented naturally with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks before being bottled during active fermentation to complete carbonation through the Méthode Ancestrale process. The wine spends extended time on lees, with bottles traditionally riddled and disgorged, before being topped up and sealed again. Made with minimal intervention, it is unfined, unfiltered, and produced without added sulfur.
The Chenin Blanc comes from old dry-farmed vines planted on sandstone soils in the Piketberg area of Swartland, where the warm Mediterranean climate is moderated by elevation and coastal influences. Testalonga follows organic and natural farming principles, focusing on healthy soils, biodiversity, and allowing the vineyard’s character to shine through in the finished wine.
Type: Pet-Nat Sparkling White Wine (Natural / Minimal Intervention)
Region: Swartland, South Africa
Grapes: 100% Chenin Blanc
Alcohol ABV: 10–10.5%
Aroma:
Fresh and lively aromas of green apple, pear, lemon zest, white peach, and citrus blossom. Subtle notes of fresh herbs, brioche, and a gentle mineral character add complexity, reflecting the dry-farmed Chenin Blanc vines and sandstone terroir.
Palate:
Bright, energetic, and refreshing with delicate natural bubbles. The palate shows crisp orchard fruits, citrus freshness, and a lightly creamy texture from lees contact, balanced by Chenin Blanc’s natural acidity and a clean, dry finish with a subtle savoury grip.
The grapes are hand-harvested and fermented naturally with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks before being bottled during active fermentation to complete carbonation through the Méthode Ancestrale process. The wine spends extended time on lees, with bottles traditionally riddled and disgorged, before being topped up and sealed again. Made with minimal intervention, it is unfined, unfiltered, and produced without added sulfur.
The Chenin Blanc comes from old dry-farmed vines planted on sandstone soils in the Piketberg area of Swartland, where the warm Mediterranean climate is moderated by elevation and coastal influences. Testalonga follows organic and natural farming principles, focusing on healthy soils, biodiversity, and allowing the vineyard’s character to shine through in the finished wine.
