COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Saurwein
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Saurwein Nom Pinot Noir 2023 is a single-varietal Pinot Noir from the Elandskloof Valley in the Western Cape, South Africa. The grapes are grown in the Kaaimansgat Vineyard, located at an altitude of 700 meters, which provides a cool-climate environment conducive to Pinot Noir cultivation. The vineyard's soil is a mix of shale origin with granite and clay components. Saurwein Wines is a family venture led by winemaker Jessica Saurwein, whose family has a winemaking history in Austria dating back to the 17th century. Her winemaking philosophy centers on minimal intervention, allowing the terroir to express itself.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€27
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Family winemaking legacy dates back to 17th century Austria.
Fact 02
Vineyard is situated at 700 meters above sea level.
Fact 03
Winemaker Jessica Saurwein aims to redeem her family's winemaking reputation.
Fact 04
The wine is made with minimal intervention winemaking techniques.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Saurwein Nom Pinot Noir 2023 begins with meticulous hand-picking and sorting of the grapes. Vinification includes a cold-soaking period, followed by spontaneous fermentation driven by indigenous yeasts. Extended maceration post-fermentation is employed to extract desirable compounds. The wine then undergoes aging for 10 months in 228-liter French oak barrels, with a proportion of new oak used. The 2023 vintage was characterized by favorable conditions for grape development.
