COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Pinotage
PRODUCER
Saam Mountain Vineyards
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
SAAM Pinotage 2021 is a red wine from Saam Mountain Vineyards, located in the Paarl district of the Western Cape, South Africa. The wine is made from 100% Pinotage grapes. Saam Mountain Vineyards is a cooperative founded on ethical principles, uniting approximately 40 South African wine producers. The vineyard practices are rooted in dry land viticulture, relying on winter rainfall. The wine is notable for its Fairtrade certification and vegan-friendly status, reflecting the producer's commitment to sustainability and biodiversity conservation.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
SAAM means 'together' in Afrikaans.
Fact 02
Fairtrade certified and vegan-friendly.
Fact 03
Grapes grown on dry land vines.
Fact 04
Part of national biodiversity programs.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The SAAM Pinotage 2021 is produced from 100% Pinotage grapes harvested from bush vines in the Paarl region. The grapes are sourced from vineyards that rely on dry land viticulture. Vinification involves a two-day period of skin contact to extract color and flavor, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks with regular pump-overs. Malolactic fermentation is conducted in tanks. A portion of the wine is then aged in 300-liter barrels. The producer, Saam Mountain Vineyards, is committed to ethical viticulture, sustainability, and Fairtrade certification.
