Name: Ivan Volschenk Milla 2021
Brand: Ivan Volschenk
Price: 47.5 EUR
Availability: InStock

Ivan Volschenk Milla 2021

Our beloved wine from our friend Ivan Volschenko. It is a Bordeaux blend with the largest representation of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, which creates an incredibly layered yet fresh harmonious wine. The aromas open with notes of cranberry, black fruit, smoked paprika and cedar wood. On the palate, the wine is absolutely delicate, balanced, with firm tannins and great freshness. It will definitely last for years in your cellar, just have the patience.

Matouš Forman 96

2021 / 0.75l / 14% / Stellenbosch - South Africa

About the winery

Ivan Volschenko's microproject, which we have in our portfolio only thanks to our mutual friendship. His Milla wines are among the top of what can be found in Stellenbosch and yet it is not easy, as annual production is around two barrels a year. We are so pleased to be able to offer the wines of this bohemian, visionary, tanner, winemaker and brewer all in one. He embarked on his first wine 20 years ago and named it after his first born daughter "Milla", who was born just in time for the first harvest. Milla also loosely translates to "from love" and we are incredibly excited to have these handcrafted wines in limited supply.

Terroir

Stellenbosch lies just 40 km east of Cape Town. The Simonsberg Mountains to the north separate it from Paarl, while the Hottentot Holland Mountains to the east separate it from Walker Bay. False Bay lies about 12 miles (20 km) to the south.

Granite and sandstone soils are found throughout Stellenbosch. Due to their high clay content, they have excellent water retention properties, although they are free draining. Sufficient winter rainfall allows growers to keep irrigation to a minimum. Much has been made of the suitability of the soils in Stellenbosch for growing particularly premium red wine grapes.

The climate in the area is relatively hot and dry, although the influence of the False Bay sea is evident in the south. In the afternoons, the vineyards are buffeted by a cool south-easterly wind, which refreshes the grapes after the hot morning sun. White wine varieties are often planted closer to the ocean where this effect is more pronounced.