Mediterraneo White Blend - Simonsig

IN BRIEF

📍 Western Cape · Marsanne 68%, Roussanne 21%, Grenache Blanc 6%, Verdelho 5%
Limited production · Only 11 barrels
Spontaneous fermentation and aging in French oak

Why we like it

Mediterraneo is one of Simonsig's most original wines. Inspired by the great white wines of Southern France, it is born from an unusual blend of Mediterranean varieties that find ideal conditions in the Cape climate to express elegance, freshness, and complexity. A gastronomic white wine, rare and with great personality.

Wine Profile

Of bright straw yellow color, it offers aromas of citrus blossoms, white peach, pear, and vanilla, accompanied by delicate notes of honey, marzipan, and aromatic herbs. On the palate, it is rich and creamy, yet supported by vibrant freshness and a pleasant mineral vein. The finish is long, refined, and savory, with a tension that invites the next sip.

The Simonsig Signature

Each variety is vinified separately to preserve its identity. Fermentations occur spontaneously in French barriques with a minimal intervention approach and without malolactic fermentation, to maintain freshness and aromatic precision. A portion of Marsanne and Roussanne also ages in amphora, contributing to increased complexity and depth. After blending, a white wine of rare elegance is born, in which each grape variety contributes structure, aromas, or mineral tension.

Food Pairing

Perfect with lobster, shellfish, grilled fish, poultry with creamy sauces, foie gras, goat cheeses, delicate blue cheeses, and lightly spiced Asian cuisine.

Serving

Serve at 10-12°C in a large glass. Avoid serving it too cold to enhance its aromatic complexity.

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Technical Sheet

Cork: cork
Alcohol: 12,5%
Residual sugar: 1.8 g/l
Total acidity: 6.3 g/l
pH: 3.17