COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Pinotage
PRODUCER
Simonsig Estate
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Simonsig Pinotage Redhill 2021 is a 100% Pinotage red wine from Stellenbosch, South Africa. Simonsig Estate, established in 1971, is a family-owned farm with a history of pioneering winemaking, including the creation of South Africa's first Méthode Cap Classique. The estate is situated in the Stellenbosch region, known for its suitability for grape cultivation. The 2021 vintage is noted for its full body and intensity.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€34
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Simonsig produced South Africa's first Méthode Cap Classique.
Fact 02
The estate is committed to environmental sustainability.
Fact 03
Pinotage is a crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsault.
Fact 04
This wine is certified Vegan.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Simonsig Pinotage Redhill undergoes fermentation on skins for about seven days, followed by an extended maceration. It is then aged for 15 months in French oak barrels, with a portion being new. This process aims to develop the wine's structure, flavor complexity, and texture.
