# Savanha Medium Sweet (2025)

- **Producer:** Savanha
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc
- **Region:** Western Cape, South Africa
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 10.5%
- **Average price:** €7
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 9–11 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, apricot, quince, melon, plum, lemon, grapefruit, almond

## About this wine

Savanha is crafted under the stewardship of Spier Wine Farm, one of South Africa's most historic wine estates dating back to 1692. Located in the Western Cape, the vineyards benefit from sun-drenched warm summers tempered by maritime ocean breezes. Savanha embodies a vibrant lifestyle celebrating South African sunshine while focusing heavily on sustainability and social responsibility. As part of Spier, the brand actively participates in environmental conservation initiatives, fair employment practices, and local community development.

## Interesting facts

- Crafted under Spier, an estate with winemaking roots dating back to 1692.
- The producer is a certified WWF Conservation Champion dedicated to ethical farming.
- Fermentation is stopped early to preserve natural grape sugars without using oak.

## Food pairing

The gentle residual sweetness of this white blend complements spicy and aromatic Asian cuisine by offsetting heat on the palate. Bright natural acidity balances sweet-and-savory glazes, while the fruit-forward profile matches delicate white meats, light seafood, and mild cheeses.

## Wine making process

The grapes are harvested from carefully selected vineyards across the Western Cape. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel vessels to maintain vibrant fruit purity. The fermentation process is arrested naturally before completion, preserving natural residual sugar from the grapes without any oak influence. The wine is aged briefly in stainless steel before early bottling to maximize fresh fruit expressions.