Alheit Cartology
Cartology is a vinous exploration of Cape heritage. It’s intended to be a picture of the Cape seen through the lens of her old vineyards in a given vintage. The cuveé is composed of rare and extraordinary parcels of mature dryland bushvines, of heritage grapes, namely Chenin Blanc and Semilllon. These grapes have been planted in the Cape for centuries. Cartology has become our staple offering. It serves as a poster child for our project, and also seems to have become a flag bearer for Cape heritage wine in general.
David & Nadia Aristargos
"Now into its fifteenth year, Aristargos is Chenin Blanc dominated, with the remaining 49% made up of Semillon, Colombard, Roussanne, Clairette Blanche, Marsanne and Grenache Blanc. Fermented with full malolactic in older wood and 20% concrete, it has ginger, rose petal and honeysuckle aromas, some tannin from partial skin contact and pear, citrus and tangerine fruit." -Tim Atkin MW