Testalonga El Bandito Cortez 2024

Jura-like in style but distinctively New World

Chenin Blanc

$79.00

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Tree Fruit, Citrus Fruit, Herbaceous, and Mineral, Reductive & Oxidative Nuttiness and Toasted

BODY: Medium -
DRYNESS: Very Dry
ACIDITY: Medium +
TANNIN: Medium -
ALCOHOL (%): Pronounced (12-14%)

Origin: Coastal Region (Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Swartland, Constantia & More), South Africa

Grape Varietals:

Chenin Blanc

Winemaking:
Natural Winemaking
Direct Press

Maturation: 7-12 Months Oak Barrels

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING

Testalonga

The wines of Testalonga defy convention in a lot of ways. Started in 2008 in Swartland, Craig and Carla Hawkins have become one of South Africa's leading natural wine producers

Description

Testalonga El Bandito Cortez 2024

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Chenin Blanc from the Swartland, South Africa. Grapes from a Paardeberg vineyard planted in 1972.

Taste Profile: Haunting aromatics of potpourri, herbs, lime and peach. The palate shows great purity and precision – extraordinary fruit concentration matched by a lovely line of acidity, the finish long and savoury

Winemaking Process: Whole bunch pressed & matured in French oak

Dry & Yeasty Whites

Open tank fermentation, lees stirring, pumping over and racking can all play a role during vinification, while oxidative aging in allows gradual air contact with the wine. Oak barrels & concrete tanks are most often used for such styles, and the more intense styles are often made under flor

Expect notes of yeasty umami notes, as well as almon, dried apricot, and salinity