Longavi
Cementerio
Chenin Blanc from San Antonio, Chile
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R90 nationwide
Longavi
The Longaví range is a collaboration between Chilean wine producer Julio Bouchon and Cederberg Private Cellar’s winemaker David Nieuwoudt. The idea to make wine together developed over several years as the two friends met at the annual London Wine Fair and tasted each other’s wines, vintage to vintage. Longaví means ‘snake’s head’ and is also the name of a volcanic mountain at the foot of the Andes Mountains that Julio finds particularly inspiring. The vineyards are situated in the Leyda Valley in Chile, a mere 8 km from the cool Pacific Ocean. The first wine, a Sauvignon Blanc, was produced in 2013 and was followed by a Pinot Noir. The Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 was released in 2016. All the wines are made in Chile.
Description
From the Cementerio Estate in the dryland-farmed Secano Interior of the Maule Valley; from vines planted in 1940, in a total area of 1.2 hectares. Yellow-green in colour, this Chenin Blanc’s nose is very austere, with mineral notes that give a glimpse of floral and citrus nuances, while the palate has a granular texture with acidity that leads to a long, persistent finish.
Food Pairing
Delicious with sashimi, sea bass ceviche.
