Home
Chenin Blanc
Kalleske - Florentine Chenin Blanc 2021

Kalleske - Florentine Chenin Blanc 2021

Radiant fruit that will quench your thirst

Unit Price:

$21.00

sold in last hours

In stock

Type:White

Varietal:Chenin Blanc

Unit Size:750ml

Alcohol Volume:11%

Region:Barossa Valley

Country:Australia

Tasting Notes

Florentine is a lustrous pale straw in colour. It is immediately elevated with aromas of fresh apple, angelica perfume, gooseberry, wild plum, quince and some pineapple. The palate is bright with plenty of fresh juicy fruits. White fruits lead along with tropical notes and a touch of sherbert. There is zesty citrus acidity and an underlying minerality that combine to give a beautiful structure and backbone. The clean and radiant fruits carry through to a long and cheerful finish.

Technical Info

Brand:Kalleske

Closure:Screw Cap

Organic Certification:SXC - 20019

Country of Origin:Australia

Serving Temperature:10-13°C

Drink By:2031

Winemaking Style:Traditional / low-intervention

Harvest:The grapes were harvested in the cool of the night on February 25th. Vintage weather was absolutely perfect throughout, with dry mild-warm days and cool nights ensuring even and steady ripening.

Winemaking:Grapes were pressed and the juice was briefly settled prior to racking where it was cool fermented in a tank for fifteen days. The wine was bottled immediately after the primary fermentation whilst young and fresh to retain the utmost vibrancy.

Viticulture:Florentine is from a single vineyard of Chenin Blanc on the Kalleske property that was planted in 1988. The vines are low-yielding and the soil is shallow sand with clay subsoil.

Food Pairing:Quiche Lorraine, Chicken and apple salad, Honey glazed ham, Spicy Thai green curry, Grilled shrimp with mango salsa, Brie and pear crostini, Pork tenderloin with apricot glaze.

Reviews and Accolades

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

91

Halliday Companion - Dave Brookes

Single-vineyard chenin blanc from the Kalleske vineyard in the western Barossa, planted in 1988. Pale straw-straw in the glass with aromas of crunchy pear, melon and yellow plum with hints of almond paste, white flowers and stone. Crunchy pear fruit again on the palate, with bright acidity, plentiful drive and a gentle phenolic tweak on the dry finish.

90

The Real Review - Huon Hooke

Medium yellow, bright colour. The bouquet has a smoky-reductive note and a suggestion of some early development, a hint of gardenia florals and a suggestion of celery lurking behind. Perhaps a little nuttiness from subtle use of barrel. The palate is soft and round, full and broad, with the faintest trace of fruit sweetness leavening the youthful tension. Long carry. A full-flavoured dry white, and very good.

Taste Profile

Light

Full Body

Dry

Sweet

Fruity

Savoury

Acidity

Kalleske

The Kalleske family, rooted in South Australia's Barossa Valley since 1853, is known for their exceptional grape-growing across seven generations. The journey began in 1853 when they founded their farm in Moppa, a sub-district of the Barossa Valley. Today, the property encompasses vineyards, livestock, a chaff mill, and a winery, maintained by the sixth and seventh generations. In 2002, brothers Troy and Tony Kalleske established the Kalleske winery to emphasize the potential of their vineyard through traditional winemaking. Their 120-acre estate, managed by John, Lorraine, and Kym Kalleske, features a variety of grapevines, some dating back to 1875, with an impressive average vine age of 50 years. The Kalleske estate has been proudly certified organic and biodynamic since 1998, demonstrating their unwavering dedication to organic practices in both their vineyard and winery.

Join The Movement

Learn about everything organic, receive pre-release special offers and invitations to exclusive events.

Start Your Journey

Enjoy personalised recommendations, content, and services based on your preferences and interests.

SIGN IN REGISTER

Drink FAB

Kalleske - Florentine Chenin Blanc 2021

Kalleske

Join The Movement

Start Your Journey

WINES

FAB

ORDERS

Log In

Reset your password

Log In

Reset your password

Log In

Reset your password

Kalleske - Florentine Chenin Blanc 2021

Kalleske

Join The Movement

Start Your Journey