Morokanela ‘The Woman in the Old Wine Press’ is another fairly unusual and little seen native white variety. It possesses heavily palmated five-lobed leaves that are fluffy on their underside. Pale lemon green colour and bright acidity. Elegant bouquet of apricot, peach, mineral and some herbal notes with a finely textured and crispy finish. Goes well with grilled or baked fish and light pastas.
The associated wine showed a fragrant, stone-fruited and peach kernel character that finished with a lemony zip so typical of this grape. This variety has a bright future, particularly for those seeking a wine with charm, drinkability and food-friendliness.