Botanica Wines Flower Girl Albariño 2020
| Vintner | Botanica Wines |
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| Vineyard | |
| Origin | Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Vintage | 2020 |
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| Wine Maker | Ginny Povall |
Vineyard Notes
This organically farmed vineyard faces southwest at a 200m elevation. Soils are comprised of vilafontes, a gravel derived from shale. Grafted in 2018 onto rootstock planted in 2009.
About The Winemaker
Ginny Povall is the heart and soul behind Botanica, and much like Ginny herself, these wines beam with life and a great sense of purpose. Originally from Massachusetts, Ginny eventually made her home at Protea Heights, a farm on the outskirts of Stellenbosch. For several decades, Protea Heights established a reputation as the first farm in South Africa to cultivate their national flower, the Protea. Ginny continues growing flowers and in 2009 expanded the farm when she planted several hectares of vineyard. For over a decade now, she has poured herself into Botanica and quickly become one of the most exciting winegrowers in the region. Since the inaugural vintage in 2009, Botanica has consistently produced some incredibly compelling wines from very special, but often overlooked, regions and vineyards across the Western Cape. All the wines are vinified and bottled at Protea Heights. In addition to the Botanica range, Ginny now produces several wines under the Big Flower label, which utilizes the fruit grown on her property.
Tasting Notes
Intense aromatics of white peach and pink grapefruit follow through on the vibrant palate. Packed with zesty acidity, the wine refreshes with its juicy nectarine avors, backed by undercurrents of grapefruit pith, lemongrass and lime zest.
Wine Details
Residual Sugar: 2.1 g/L
PH: 3.71
Alcohol: 14.68%
Total Acid: 5.65 g/L
Bottle Size: 750ml
Bottles Per Case: 12
