Estate Select - Niagara Grapes - White Wine - 2021
Regular price $240.00 HKD
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Tasting Note
The surprising bouquet of florals, honey, lychee, cantaloupe make this wine distinctive and unforgettable. With just a touch of oak, the palate is crisp, dry and elegant. Moderate acidity. Don’t just take our word for it, come have a taste of the Yunnan sunshine!
Origin: Mi Le, Yunnan, China
Altitude: 1480 metre
Varietal : Niagara
Alcohol Content: 12%
Service: Serve at 9°C - 11°C.
Vinification
Manual harvest to 16kg baskets. Fermentation at 18-20°C in stainless steel tanks for ~20 days. Ageing minimum 3 years in stainless steel tanks before bottling. Blended 20-30% with wine that has spent at least 6 months with French oak. Estate bottled.
Climate and Soil
Typically 8-22°C. Lows 4-5°C; highs 26-27°C. Humidity 60-85%. 11-13.5 hrs sun per day. 850mm rain per year. Harvest in July. Sandy soil; fine and coarse sand. Good drainage. High in mineral content, especially iron; soil has a dull red appearance. Weakly alkaline. Natural fertiliser added during winter.
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Yunnan Red, established in 1997, has a wide portfolio of products and services based on the vine. From wines to spirits, from skin care to tourism, we aim to express the fruit to its fullest and bring the Yunnan sunshine to you.
不是所有葡萄都能享受雲南高原太陽的照耀
Not all grapes are lucky enough to enjoy the Yunnan highland sunshine