Type: White Wine
Country: South Africa
Region: Western Cape
Code: LYSA001
Lýsa: Old Norse for ”to bring in the light; to proclaim". A refreshing, aromatic wine made using the Verdelho grape. Really quite wonderful with a lovely citrussy lemon flavour and a hint of saltiness and minerality.
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Lýsa

After numerous vintages in France, Italy and California, winemaker Guillaume Nell decided to start his own project Lysa Wines in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

"Really complete nose already. An utter charmer with broad fruit and enough acidity to add zest. Confident and long. Exciting". Jancis Robinson
Lime Chicken, Chicken in Almond Sauce (pollo en pepitoria), Carnitas, Fish Tacos, Sole, Pork Loin, Seitan, and Tofu Cheese Sheep’s Milk Cheeses: Manchego, Queso Zamorano, Pecorino, Feta, Ossau-Iraty, Halloumi, Petit Basque, and Ricotta
Natural fermentation with no addition of yeast or nutrients. Unoaked and 3 months lees contact.

"Really complete nose already. An utter charmer with broad fruit and enough acidity to add zest. Confident and long. Exciting". Jancis Robinson

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