Stellenview Great Five Reserve Pinotage 2018
€12.90 €10.84
per piece
- Alcohol content 14.5%
- Allergens contains sulphites
- Closure Natural cork
- Colour red
- Content 0.75 l
Description
The grapes are harvested only in the early morning hours. This procedure serves to protect them from the intense heat of the day. After a cold maceration lasting two to three days, the mash is fermented for about a fortnight. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for another 12 to 24 months in French oak barrels.
Tasting notes: Graceful and elegant, like the leopard on the label, this fine Pinotage flows almost black as ink into the glass. The powerful nose stands out aromatically with an intense scent of juicy cherries and aromatic dark berries. Typical for Pinotage, finely integrated floral accents provide a pleasantly fresh impression on the nose and palate. Aromatic notes of dark berries, juicy sweet cherries and ripe bananas on the palate. The Pinotage impresses with well-integrated tannins and a fine balance of spice, acidity and fruit into a very long-lasting and elegant finish.
Food pairings: Ideally pairs with spicy Indian dishes, a well-matured rump steak, wonderfully smoked duck breast or juicy pulled pork. We recommend drinking the wine at a temperature of between 16–18 °C.
Properties
| Alcohol content: | 14.5% |
|---|---|
| Allergens: | contains sulphites |
| Closure: | Natural cork |
| Colour: | red |
| Content: | 0.75 l |
| Country of origin: | South Africa |
| Grape variety: | Pinotage |
| Maturation: | Barrique |
| Producer: | STELLENVIEW PREMIUM WINES, Blumberg Dr, Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Region of origin: | Western Cape |
| Serving temperature: | 16-18 °C |
| Style: | dry |
| Vegan: | No |
Properties
| Alcohol content: | 14.5% |
|---|---|
| Allergens: | contains sulphites |
| Closure: | Natural cork |
| Colour: | red |
| Content: | 0.75 l |
| Country of origin: | South Africa |
| Grape variety: | Pinotage |
| Maturation: | Barrique |
| Producer: | STELLENVIEW PREMIUM WINES, Blumberg Dr, Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Region of origin: | Western Cape |
| Serving temperature: | 16-18 °C |
| Style: | dry |
| Vegan: | No |
Manufacturer
Stellenview Premium Wines
Stellenview Premium Wines is picturesquely situated on the northernmost hills of the Devon Valley in Stellenbosch. In this area, the South African wine-growing region of Stellenbosch in the Western Cape, South African wines of outstanding quality and elegance have been produced since 1659. Stellenview Premium Wines has taken advantage of the unique microclimatic conditions of the Devon Valley. The warm winds from the Atlantic Ocean provide a warming effect during cooler weather periods, making frost virtually unheard of. On dry summer days, the pleasant winds simultaneously provide a cooling effect that prevents heat build-up in the vineyards. The vineyards are situated at an altitude of up to 270 metres above sea level, making them some of the highest in the whole of Stellenbosch. Although yields are lower at higher altitudes, the vines benefit greatly from the more intense sunlight and the good water-holding capacity of the soil, and develop small berries that delight with their special concentration of flavour and intense aroma. Under the direction of Reino Kruger, Devon Valley produces some of the Cape's best and most highly prized Cabernet Sauvignons, Merlots, Pinotages and Sauvignon Blancs. Their strategy of selecting only the best grapes grown in Stellenbosch has brought Stellenview Premium Wines numerous national and international awards in recent years. The labels of the wines pay homage to South Africa and the country's fascinating wildlife.