- Description
Description
Merwida’s Vlei Vygie Pinotage Rosè is a beautiful light-pink colour, due to only 6 hours skin contact during the winemaking process
This rosé boasts a beautiful light pink colour, due to only six hours of skin contact during the winemaking process. On the nose it comes alive with a fresh bouquet of red fruits, strawberries, and candy floss.
These aromas follow through onto the palate where it is supported by a light body and mild acidity.
VARIETAL 100 % Pinotage ORIGIN Breedekloof
SOIL TYPES Sandy Loam CLIMATE Moderate Mediterranean
AGE OF VINES 11 years VINEYARD AREA 0.76 ha
YIELD PER HECTARE 12 ton/ha
TRELLISED Extended 6 wire Perold
IRRIGATION Supplementary CLONE PI48 HARVEST DATES Early March
VINIFICATION
Early morning machine harvested at 24°B. Juice is separated from skins after 6 hours skin contact and settled. Fermentation takes roughly 3 weeks to complete in stainless steel tanks.
AGEING 1 – 3 years
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alcohol 12.51 pH 3.60 Residual Sugar 1.6 Volatile Acidity 0.33 Total Acidity 5.1
Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards 2022 : Gold
