COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault, Tinta Barocca, Pinotage
PRODUCER
Sadie Family Wines
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Sadie Family Wines Columella 2022 is a red blend from the Swartland region of South Africa. The wine is a multi-varietal blend, with key components including Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault, Tinta Barocca, and Pinotage. The producer, Sadie Family Wines, was founded by Eben Sadie in 1999 with a philosophy centered on expressing terroir through old vines and authentic winemaking practices. The Swartland region, known for its diverse soils and climate, provides a unique environment for these old vines. The 2022 vintage is distinguished by its complexity and intensity achieved at a notably low alcohol level.
ALCOHOL
13.2%
AVG. PRICE
€137
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Sourced from 12 different Swartland vineyard sites.
Fact 02
Vineyards range from Paardeberg to Kasteelberg.
Fact 03
Employs traditional basket presses for winemaking.
Fact 04
A blend of seven different grape varieties.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Columella begins with spontaneous fermentation in open concrete fermenters, followed by post-fermentation maceration. Malolactic fermentation occurs in barrels, after which the wine spends 12 months on lees in French oak barrels (5% new). It then matures for an additional year in large oval casks (foudres) on fine lees. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered. Fruit is sourced from 12 different vineyard sites across the Swartland, with soils including granite, slate, gravel, and sandstone, and a focus on old bush vines. Farming practices emphasize respect for terroir and old vines, with hand-sorting of individual berries during harvest. No additions are made during fermentation.
