2019 Momento Grenache Blanc
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Swartland (Appellation) |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2022 - 2028 |
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Description
Marelise Niemann is known for her wines of purity, elegance and honesty, working with old vines in both Bot River and the Swartland. She uses a minimal intervention approach that focuses on the terroir. Marelise says: “I have finally managed to get my hands on some beautiful Grenache Blanc grapes and am now able to show all three versions (Blanc, Gris and Noir) of Grenache, a beautiful cultivar that is very well suited for our climate and soil . As with all my other wines, I strive to produce a wine that is true to the character of the vineyard, grape, and soil.”
The grapes were handled gently and the wine was made with care to preserve the pure and beautiful character of Grenache Blanc. Grown in the Voor-Paardeberg region, just outside Swartland, the vineyard's weathered granite and clay soils contribute to the fine texture and rich flavor of the wine.
Tasting Notes: Green apple, white pear and lime zest lead a fresh, clean palate, with added weight and body from vanilla. The palate has a salty texture beneath the fresh fruit, which complements the crisp mouthfeel.
Winemaking: The grapes were cold soaked on the skins for three days to create additional texture, tannin and a more layered mouthfeel, but not fermented on the skins to preserve the freshness and pure character of the Grenache Blanc vineyard. After a gentle pressing with a basket press, the juice underwent a 48-hour settling period before being transferred to older French oak barrels.
FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will send this to you automatically when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Collect' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Swartland |
| Appellation | Swartland (Appellation) |
| Winery | Momento |
| Grape | Grenache |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Drinking as of | 2022 |
| Drinking till | 2028 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Tasting Profiles | Aromatisch, Bloemig, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Rijk, Rond, Vol, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard |
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Momento began in 2013 while Marelise Niemann was the winemaker at Beaumont Family Wines in Bot River. She has since become known for wines of purity, elegance and honesty, working with old vines in both Bot River and the Swartland - with a minimal intervention approach, putting terroir front and centre.
Her first vintage of Momento was two barrels of Grenache Noir, and since then her love for Grenache Noir has only grown. She now works with all three Grenache varieties, having added Grenache Blanc to the repertoire in 2019.
Now based at Anysbos, the farm next door to Gabrielskloof - where she spent four years alongside Crystallum and Thorne & Daughters - Marelise is becoming increasingly known as the champion of the variety.
The Grenache Noir and Gris have become critically acclaimed and prized examples over the past few vintages, as has the outlier of the range, a Tinta Barocca made in a style more like Pinot Noir.
Marelise’s fascination with Grenache all started after her time in the Priorat region in Spain, where, along with Eben Sadie, she was inspired by how the old vine fruit was used to make wine in a fresh and vibrant way. She returned to South Africa, determined to seek out old vine Grenache.
Marelise is passionate about working with grape varieties that are well suited to South Africa’s climate. That means vineyards that can handle low rainfall and high temperatures; that naturally fit in with the environment and don’t need excessive energy input. Chenin, Verdelho, the Grenaches and Tinta, all flourish in dry, warm conditions.
Marelise Niemann is known for her wines of purity, elegance and honesty, working with old vines in both Bot River and the Swartland. She uses a minimal intervention approach that focuses on the terroir. Marelise says: “I have finally managed to get my hands on some beautiful Grenache Blanc grapes and am now able to show all three versions (Blanc, Gris and Noir) of Grenache, a beautiful cultivar that is very well suited for our climate and soil . As with all my other wines, I strive to produce a wine that is true to the character of the vineyard, grape, and soil.”
The grapes were handled gently and the wine was made with care to preserve the pure and beautiful character of Grenache Blanc. Grown in the Voor-Paardeberg region, just outside Swartland, the vineyard's weathered granite and clay soils contribute to the fine texture and rich flavor of the wine.
Tasting Notes: Green apple, white pear and lime zest lead a fresh, clean palate, with added weight and body from vanilla. The palate has a salty texture beneath the fresh fruit, which complements the crisp mouthfeel.
Winemaking: The grapes were cold soaked on the skins for three days to create additional texture, tannin and a more layered mouthfeel, but not fermented on the skins to preserve the freshness and pure character of the Grenache Blanc vineyard. After a gentle pressing with a basket press, the juice underwent a 48-hour settling period before being transferred to older French oak barrels.
FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will send this to you automatically when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Collect' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Swartland |
| Appellation | Swartland (Appellation) |
| Winery | Momento |
| Grape | Grenache |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Drinking as of | 2022 |
| Drinking till | 2028 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Tasting Profiles | Aromatisch, Bloemig, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Rijk, Rond, Vol, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard |
94
2021 - 94 Punten - Platters South African Wine Guide
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Momento began in 2013 while Marelise Niemann was the winemaker at Beaumont Family Wines in Bot River. She has since become known for wines of purity, elegance and honesty, working with old vines in both Bot River and the Swartland - with a minimal intervention approach, putting terroir front and centre.
Her first vintage of Momento was two barrels of Grenache Noir, and since then her love for Grenache Noir has only grown. She now works with all three Grenache varieties, having added Grenache Blanc to the repertoire in 2019.
Now based at Anysbos, the farm next door to Gabrielskloof - where she spent four years alongside Crystallum and Thorne & Daughters - Marelise is becoming increasingly known as the champion of the variety.
The Grenache Noir and Gris have become critically acclaimed and prized examples over the past few vintages, as has the outlier of the range, a Tinta Barocca made in a style more like Pinot Noir.
Marelise’s fascination with Grenache all started after her time in the Priorat region in Spain, where, along with Eben Sadie, she was inspired by how the old vine fruit was used to make wine in a fresh and vibrant way. She returned to South Africa, determined to seek out old vine Grenache.
Marelise is passionate about working with grape varieties that are well suited to South Africa’s climate. That means vineyards that can handle low rainfall and high temperatures; that naturally fit in with the environment and don’t need excessive energy input. Chenin, Verdelho, the Grenaches and Tinta, all flourish in dry, warm conditions.