Pinotage 2020

If you have never heard of Pinotage, and you want to taste something really interesting, this is (without a doubt) the right bottle. Let's start with the grape variety. Pinotage is South Africa's quintessential native grape variety. This, in fact, is the only country where it is cultivated in any significant way. It is a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsaut, created by Abraham Perold right at Stellenbosch University. It was 1925. The one proposed here comes from the Stellenbosch area, one of South Africa's most prized. Hand-picked grapes to ensure good selection upstream, once in the winery a small portion, about 9%, ferments in second- and third-use French oak barrels. In the same containers, then, the wine matures slowly for about 12 months. Bright crimson red in color, the nose reveals aromas of berries, with subtle hints of licorice and sweet spices. A hint of raspberry compote, black cherry and strawberry stands out in the mouth. Light and harmonious is the acidity. Soft, well-rounded tannins. A super versatile wine, it goes well with a variety of meat preparations.