Villa Esposto Sauvignon Blanc 2025

2025 Veritas - Silver Outstanding

Made from bush vines at a higher altitude and harvested a bit riper, this wine embodies tropical aromas with green undertones. Lees contact prior to pressing adds to the complexity and gives it a bolder taste.

100%

Perfect with chicken, lamb, and curry dishes. Serve at 3°C to 7°C.

Grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness to achieve the ideal chemical balance of sugar, acidity, and phenolic compounds (such as tannins and colour pigments) required for a rich flavour, smooth texture, and aging potential.

Once the Sauvignon Blanc grapes arrive at the cellar, the juice is allowed to settle naturally before being racked off and fermented. The winemaker keeps the wine on its fine lees after fermentation, regularly stirring the lees to keep them in suspension. This lees contact enhances the wine's texture and contributes to a fuller, richer mouthfeel. The entire winemaking process, from settling through to filtration just before bottling, takes place in stainless steel tanks to preserve the wine's fresh fruit character, purity, and varietal expression.

This label depicts the landscapes of the Olifants River region and tells the story of the Olifants River Irrigation Scheme. It emphasises Maskam Mountain, a prominent landmark of the area, and highlights the Bulshoek Dam, which was constructed between 1913 and 1914. Following severe floods, the sluice gates were commissioned in 1920. By 1924, the canal network and associated infrastructure had been completed, establishing it as South Africa's oldest irrigation scheme.

The Villa Esposto wine range pays tribute to the many Italians who have played such a pivotal role in South Africa, not only in the field of winemaking but also in various civil engineering projects. In particular, it pays homage to Louis Theodore Esposto, who arrived from Italy in 1914. Louis and many other Italians built the water canal that is today a vital “fountain of life” in our wine-growing region: the Olifants River.