Description
Still red from South Africa, 14.5% ABV, produced by Villiera Wines in Stellenbosch. Pinotage, 2020 vintage. A wine born from the passion of the Grier family, who have been producing high-quality wines since 1983. The grapes come from old, hand-picked vines. Subtle oak spices, plums, and a hint of vanilla on the nose. On the palate, it is soft yet well-structured, with good length and perfect balance.
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Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
Cathy Brewer (née Grier) later joined the family team to head up the sales, marketing and export divisions. The introduction of hi-tech cellar facilities for the production of still wines as well as Cap Classique combined with a unique wine business philosophy has seen Villiera developing into one of the largest private wineries in the country. Read more
| Name | Villiera Wines Pinotage 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinotage |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | South Africa |
| Vendor | Villiera Wine (Stellenbosch) |
| Origin | Stellenbosch |
| Harvest | Grapes from old vineyards were hand-picked at optimal ripeness to ensure ripe tannins. Only healthy fruit was used. |
| Wine making | After crushing and destemming, the grapes were inoculated and fermentation took place at an average of 28 °C. After regular pumping over, it was pressed shortly before drying and completed malolactic fermentation in tanks before being racked into French oak barrels. 20% of the oak was new and the wine remained in wood for 12 months before being prepared for bottling. |
| Total acidity | 6.36 gr/L |
| PH | 3.55 |
| Residual sugar | 3.18 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |

