Lost & Found Muscat of Alexandria 2019

Description of Alheit Vineyards Estate

Alheit Vineyards, located in South Africa, is known for its minimalist approach and deep respect for terroir. Specializing in indigenous and historic grape varieties, the estate strives to produce wines that faithfully reflect the essence of their specific vineyards.

Description of the Cuvée Lost & Found Muscat d’Alexandrie

Alheit Vineyards’ Lost & Found Muscat of Alexandria is a unique expression of this ancient grape variety, rarely showcased with such purity and depth. This wine is made from ancient vines that capture all the complexity and elegance of this ancestral grape variety.

Aromas of the Cuvée

This vintage reveals captivating aromas of white flowers, exotic fruits such as peach and apricot, as well as a delicate touch of honey and musk, typical of Muscat.

Characteristics of the Cuvée

• Grape variety: Muscat of Alexandria
• Profile: The wine has a silky texture and refreshing acidity that perfectly balances the aromatic richness. The finish is long and perfumed, leaving a lasting impression.
• Aging Potential: Although delicious young, this wine has aging potential that will allow the aromas to develop and enrich over time.

Pairings with this Cuvée

Ideal with spicy dishes, fruit desserts or as an aperitif, Lost & Found Muscat of Alexandria from Alheit Vineyards is a versatile wine that seduces with its originality and elegance.

The first vines were planted in South Africa by Dutch settlers in the 1650s, although wine production did not really begin to take off until the arrival of French Protestants, in the 1680s, with their skills and their knowledge of viticulture. Stellenbosch is also a historic wine region, with the first vineyards being planted there in the 1690s. Today South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of winemaking history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more in common stylistically with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and acclaim for its wide variety of styles. South Africa's wine industry is spread across the lush and rugged landscape of the Western Cape. Here, the abundance of mountains, valleys and plateaus allows winemakers to produce a wide variety of styles. Vineyards can also be found in the Orange River region of the Northern Cape, where the flat, arid landscape is dominated by the Kalahari Desert. Most of South Africa's wine regions have a Mediterranean climate, strongly influenced by the meeting of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The country's signature grape variety is Pinotage, an indigenous cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut that is rarely found in quantity in other wine-producing countries. Shiraz (Syrah) is also widely planted, as are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (often combined in a Bordeaux blend). South African Chardonnay, Chenin and Sauvignon Blanc have become popular internationally in recent years.