Sint-Catharinadal Norbertus White 2023

	A blend of auxerrois, pinot blanc and pinot gris
	By the sister order of St. Catherine's Valley
	Mild and juicy with notes of pear and melon

Description

This tasty white Norbertus is not only a wine from Dutch soil, but also made at the Sint-Catherinadal monastery. Talking about wine with a story!

To secure their future and the maintenance of the monastery, the ten Norbertine sisters decided in 2014 to plant a vineyard on the 7.5 hectares of land around the monastery. The monastery now has ten hectares of vineyards, planted with Chardonnay, Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Muscat Ottonel, Pinot Noir and Gamay.

The sisters receive help from volunteers and an advisory winemaker with the harvesting of the grapes and wine making. The auxerrois, pinot blanc and pinot gris for the white Norbertus are picked by hand and transported to the cuverie in small containers. After a gentle pressing, the juice ferments at cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks. Finally, the wine matures briefly on the yeasts for a smooth, mild taste.

The Norbertus takes its name from the founder of the order of the Norbertines. It is a beautiful dry white wine, with a subtle scent of pear and melon and a juicy, mild taste. It is delicious to enjoy on its own, but also very tasty with light fish and vegetable dishes. And the label? This has the same color scheme as the sisters' habit and veil.

Drink with

Accessible, fruity dry white wine to drink solo on the terrace, with drinks or light (fish) dishes. Great with asparagus with butter sauce, broad bean salad, plaice with spring vegetables or soft cheeses.

Tasting note

Light yellow wine with a subtle scent of apple, pear, melon and green herbs. The taste is smooth and beautifully fruity with balanced acidity. Persistent aftertaste with light almond notes.

Shelf life

Now beautiful and can be kept for 2 to 3 years after harvest.