Puchang Rkatsiteli S 2021

Crispy sensations over a touch of minerality

Rkatsiteli

$74.00

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Citrus Fruit, Floral, and Mineral,

BODY: Medium -
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: Medium +
TANNIN: Light
ALCOHOL (%): Moderate (9-12%)

Origin: Xinjiang, China

Grape Varietals:

Rkatsiteli

Winemaking:
Organic and Vegan Friendly

Maturation:

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Canapes, fish, seafood

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Thai papaya salad, oyster omelette

Puchang Vineyard

Puchang was first established in 1975. In 2008, Hong Kong businessman, Mr K.K. Cheung purchased the estate. Focusing on organic viticulture & winemaking, it is very much an oasis in the middle of the desert, Puchang – located in Turpan Valley, China

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Puchang Rkatsiteli S 2021

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Rkatsiteli from Turpan Valley, Xinjiang, China

Vineyards lie on a bed of alluvial soil of Gobi gravel, sand and silt. South-facing on a slope at 1100m above sea level. Vines are 21 years old. Grapes are watered naturally with melting snow from Tian Shan Mountain

Taste Profile: The wine is light pale yellow, with fresh aromas of flowers amongst white fruits. On the palate, the wine reveals crispy sensations over a touch of minerality

Bright & Mineral Whites

From the limestone character of Sancerre to the green, herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc of Marlborough, this style group often shows off cut grass and wet stone. Often associated with coastal regions or limestone based terroir, these wines are characterised with crisp acidity, mineraiity, citrus tones, with a hint of grassiness