What this opportunity is looking for
This request concerns South Africa · Certified Sauvignon Blanc with lees and barrel ageing. A matching origin or category is only the first step: the complete official specification, sensory requirements, packaging conditions, documentation, supply and commercial terms must also align.
Product requirements
- 2025 or 2026; at least 85% Sauvignon Blanc from a district or ward within Cape Coast/al.
- At least 2 months on lees and wholly or partly oak-barrel aged; no chips or staves.
- Fairtrade or Fair for Life; alternatively EU organic and/or IPW combined with WIETA A or SMETA 4 pillar.
- Relevant certification bodies shown on packaging; valid certificates within 3 days of winning.
- Nuanced, aromatic white with stone fruit, pear, white asparagus, nuts and grilled lemon. Producer in the origin; one product per producer.
Before you submit interest
Prepare a current technical sheet, export price, available volume, packaging details and any certifications relevant to the request. Biber can review the complete source criteria and give a candid assessment of product fit before samples or further work are committed.
Biber Signals is an independent producer-facing interpretation and is not affiliated with Systembolaget. Requirements and deadlines must always be verified against the official tender documentation. Source: Offertförfrågan FSN juni 2027.pdf, page 31.