Aaldering Estate Lady M Pinotage 2022
R260,00
Medium purple in colour. Juicy plumb and dark fruit aromas are backed by red berries, mocha, and dark chocolate. Hints of forest floor and savoury mushroom aromas add depth to the enticing nose. Full bodied in nature, with plush, velvety tannins that are linear and lengthy support the dark fruit flavours that are backed with a lively acidity that adds length on the end of the palate. A beautiful example of the versatility of the cultivar that is unadulterated by any wood contact nor maturation in wooden barrels.
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In the cellar
A warmer growth season, small berries, and bunches due to weather conditions led to concentrated grapes that were picked at optimal phenolic ripeness. The grapes were destemmed and sorted on a sorting table to ensure no underripe berries were fermented. A soft crushing with 30% whole berries was fermented in a stainless-steel fermenter. Four days of cold soaking was followed by a high fermentation temperature and regular pump overs to ensure maximum extraction. The wine was pressed at 5°B to ensure no bitter nor overt tannins would be extracted. Undergoing Malolactic Fermentation in stainless-steel tanks, the wine was bottled soon afterwards without any fining nor barrel maturation.
In the vineyard
Soil: Decomposed Granite (Hutton, Clovelly Soils) Clone: PI48A
Rootstock: Richter 99 Planted: 1998
Orientation: Southeast Facing Hectare: 6.44
Altitude: 110-160m above sea level
Cultivar
100% Pinotage Unwooded
Food Pairing
Enjoy this wine on its own, with a salad or even with fish. Or for the adventurous, chill it to 14 ° C and serve it with a classic seafood paella
About the Wine Estate
The Aaldering family is dedicated to produce the best wines of South Africa. Continuous investment in high quality as well as sustainability are the main disciplines taken into respect to achieve this goal. Under the watchful eye of a devoted staff, recruited from local communities, the delicate winemaking process in our winery, with cutting-edge winemaking technology, results in a range of mesmerizing premium wines. The boutique, artisan Aaldering wines are characterised by their undeniably focused and carefully crafted flavours and aromas. A highly sophisticated wine making process as well as a devoted team have allowed this dream to flourish into a great success.
