Alheit Cartology 2023 750ml

The Alheit Cartology 2023 is the iconic white blend that celebrates the rich heritage of the Cape’s old vineyards. This 750ml bottle serves as a vinous map, sourcing rare fruit from ancient, dry-farmed bushvines across the Western Cape. Winemakers blended 94% Chenin Blanc with 6% Semillon for this vintage. The wine ferments wild in a mix of cement eggs, foudres, and old barrels. This minimalist winemaking approach highlights the intensity and purity of the ancient vines.

• Heritage Blend: A meticulous blend of Chenin Blanc and Semillon from vineyards aged 35 to 50 years.
• Flavor Profile: Offers concentrated notes of ripe pear, citrus rind, and sweet herbs. The palate shows beautiful tension between richness and crystalline refreshment.
• Top Acclaim: Earned a superb 96 Points from Tim Atkin MW and 95 Points from Neal Martin (Vinous).
• Structure: The wine feels energetic, perfectly weighted, and finishes long with a desirable saline minerality.
• Winemaking: Grapes were whole-bunch pressed and aged on lees for approximately 12 months, building texture.

Alheit Cartology 2023 vintage shows stunning delineation and purity. It stands as a powerful testament to the Cape’s winemaking revival. It offers great pleasure now but will age beautifully over the next decade.