Kika 2017
Chenin Blanc
Area: | Stellenbosch, on the bottom slopes of the Simonsberg |
Altitude: | 200 metres above sea level |
Aspect: | North-west |
Row Direction: | Not Applicable |
Year Planted: | 1978 |
Soil Type: | The soil is of slate origin. Well-drained clay loam soil with heavy clay in the subsoil and high content gravel in the topsoil. |
Training: | Bush Vine |
Pruning: | Spur pruned |
Irrigation: | Supplemental |
Plant Density: | 4000 vines per hectare (1m x 2.5m spacing) |
Cropping: | 1.5 tons/ha or 6 hl/ha |