Nitida Pinotage 2007

Tasting Notes

outrageously impressive pinotage, luscious ripened cherries surrouded by layers of thick mocha chocolate with a soft hint of violets and spice

Winemaker Comments

These grapes were picked as in the last 2 years from a Nitida block and a block on the opposite farm Maastricht.  We grafted one of our Pinotage blocks to sauvignon blanc 2 years ago because we found its eucalyptus character overpowering in the wine and have found this combination of  blocks gives us a beautiful harmony of flavours and making the wine very specific to Nitida and instantantly recognisable. We have built up a staunch following for this wine that ensures that the 750 cases we produce each year find very loved homes.

Technical   Awards
CULTIVAR: 100% pinotage  
WOOD: 9 months, 100% French,  2nd and 3rd fill
 
YIELD: av. 10 t/ha  
ALCHOHOL 15,10%  
SUGAR 2,5 g/l  
ACID 6,2 g/l  
pH 3.88  
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