Sula Chenin Blanc 2009

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Our Price:  £7.55Earn 7 Loyalty Points Bottle or Case:    Single Bottle:  £7.55  Case of 6:  £45.30  Case of 12:  £90.60 Producer:  Sula Grape Varieties:  100% Chenin Blanc Optimum Drinking:  Within 4 years Wine Style:  Fruity dry white Alcohol by Volume:  12.5% Country:  India Availability:

Sula Chenin Blanc 2009

Sula produces modern wines of international standard. Young Indian entrepreneur, Rajeev Samant, believes that India has great potential to produce world class wines so he decided to establish vineyards and a winery in a prime location in Nashik. Sula is currently India’s leading premium wine producer.

Tasting Note:       Off dry with aromas of quince and pear. Tropical fruits on the palate, minerally with notable acidity and sweetness on the finish.

Variety:               100% Chenin Blanc

Viticulture:          Grapes were sourced from several vineyards in Nashik each with a different microclimate

Region:                Nashik is located approx 2000 feet above sea level, to the north of Mumbai, in the Western Ghats mountains. The climate is mild with winters reaching 8-10C and summers 35C, rainfall is high. Similar in climate to the Loire and South Africa.

Soil Type:            Clay, sandy clay, fine gravel

Winemaker:         Kerry Damskey (award winning winemaker from Sonoma County, California)

Closure:               Screwcap

Fermentation:      Grapes were whole bunch pressed and the juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks for 35 – 40 days then left to settle for approx 2 months.

Alcohol:               12.5%

Food:                   Aperitif, moderately spicy dishes, baked vegetables