Anima Chenin Blanc
Anima has a nose that develops intriguingly in the glass. Winter melon, pineapple, lime and a hint of honey confirm the elegance and fullness of this softly wooded, supple Chenin Blanc. The palate is dense with fresh fruit flavours of gooseberry, quince and peach, all harmonising superbly with the soulful minerality that gives this wine its name.
5,670 Ft 750 ml
9 in stock
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
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| Colour | white |
| Style | |
| Évjárat |
| Region | Paarl, South Africa |
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| Grape Varieties | 100% Chenin Blanc |
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| Alcohol Percentage | 14 % |
| Ph | 3.41 |
| Acidity | 5.5 g/L |
| Litre Price (HUF) | HUF 12600 / Litre |
| Awards | 2017 SAWI Awards - Platinum Gilbert&Gaillard - Gold |
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| Aggregated Critic Score | 89 / 100 |
| Average User Rating | 3.9 Stars |
In the Cellar
Anima is made from 100% certified organic Chenin Blanc grapes. Our vines range between 11 and 35 years of age, and provide low yields of between 4 and 8 tons of healthy, balanced grapes. The hand-picked, organically grown grapes were harvested at 22˚ and 23° Balling, whole bunch pressed and then naturally fermented in 500-litre French Oak barrels. 15 – 20% of the grapes were whole bunch fermented in amphora which adds unique body and length to the wine. After fermentation the wine was kept on the lees for 12 months with regular battonage.
About the winery: Avondale
Terra Est Vita meaning ‘Soil is Life’ encapsulates their view of Avondale Estate as a dynamic living system where soil, water and energy, plants, animals, people and even their buildings are part of a complex web of relationships and networks; interconnected and interdependent. Avondale is certified organic and practices bio-dynamic agriculture, but they go beyond both these beneficial systems of natural farming by also using the best 21st Century science, technology and knowledge to enhance sustainability.
The Paarl Region
Paarl, a scenic town some 50 km from Cape Town, is situated beneath a large granite outcrop, which is the second largest in the world, the biggest being Uluru (previously Ayers Rock) in Australia. It is formed by three rounded domes, the most prominent of which is named Paarl Rock (which means pearl rock) as it gleams in the early morning light, especially after it has rained. A large variety of grapes are grown in Paarl, which has the second most vineyard plantings in the winelands. These include Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage and Shiraz, which have the best potential, particularly the latter. More recently, typically Mediterranean varieties such as Viognier and Mourvèdre have been planted on warmer slopes. The Paarl district includes two wards, each with its own characteristics: Simonsberg-Paarl, on the northern and eastern foothills of the Simonsberg, prime wine-growing terroir recognised for Chardonnay, Shiraz and red blends; and Voor Paardeberg, with its distinctive granite outcrop, long a source of top-quality grapes for top producers and now becoming a star in its own right.
