Milla Grenache Blanc 2023
Milla Grenache Blanc 2023
Manufacturer: Ivan Volschenk - Milla Wines
For us, the lesser-known Grenache Blanc variety, which is starting to have a say in South Africa. Ivan's rendition is purely in the idea of a fresh wine, but it will also be perfect for gastronomy and from our own experience we recommend sushi with it. A smooth and fruity wine, with light residual sugar, that has a lovely long finish and pleasantly surprises with its freshness.
Matouš Forman 90
2023 / 0.75l / 13% / 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.
Recommended wine pairings
Milla Grenache Blanc 2023