The Berrio Sauvignon Blanc
VINEYARD AND VINIFICATION
Facing: South
Soil types: Bokkeveld Slate, Koffieklip and Gravel
Age and origin of vines: 16 years, Elim ward Vineyard area 3 ha Yield per hectare: 7 t/ha
Trellised: Extended 6 wire Perold
Irrigation: Supplementary Clone: SB316
Degree balling at harvest: Early morning hand harvested at 21.5 – 23.5oB.
Vinification: Reductive style, cold crushed at 8oC, skin contact for 6 hours, only free run juice used, settle for 2 days at 10oC Fermentation: 21 days at 12oC with selected yeast strain.
Lees contact: 4 months, tank bâttonage weekly.
Optimum drinking time: 2 – 5 years after release