The wine that launched the Intellego label — a Chenin Blanc from a vineyard in the southern Swartland, fermented with indigenous yeast, aged 11 months on lees without batonnage, producing a powerful expression of ripe tree fruit and sweet acidity.
Tasting Notes
A powerful Chenin Blanc with extra ripe tree fruit, quince, and a characteristic sweet acidity that defines Swartland Chenin. Eleven months on lees without batonnage builds texture and depth without weight. The decomposed granite soils add a mineral, saline backbone. This is Chenin Blanc with authority.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Chenin Blanc
- Origin: South Africa, Swartland (decomposed granite, dry-farmed)
- Style: Dry natural white, aged 11 months on lees, no batonnage
- Winemaking: Spontaneous fermentation, indigenous yeast, 11 months sur lie in stainless steel, spontaneous malolactic, no fining or filtration
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Food Pairing
Fish, white meats, soft cheeses, and vegetable dishes. Also excellent alongside spiced dishes and Asian cuisine.
Serving
Serve at 10-12°C. Give it 15 minutes in the glass to fully open.
About the Producer
Intellego is the natural wine project of Jurgen Gouws, based in the Swartland of South Africa. Farming dry on decomposed granite soils without irrigation, Gouws works with Chenin Blanc, Syrah, Cinsault, and Mourvedre to produce wines of exceptional freshness and mineral character that have made Intellego one of the most exciting names in South African natural wine.
