COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Cinsault, Carignan, Mourvèdre
PRODUCER
Testalonga
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vin Rouge Paysan is a red wine from the Swartland region of South Africa, produced by Testalonga. The wine is made using a natural winemaking approach with minimal intervention. Grapes are sourced from organically farmed, unirrigated bush vines, with some vineyards noted for their granite-rich soils and high elevation. The producer, Craig Hawkins, is recognized for his commitment to natural winemaking, prioritizing wines with high drinkability and balanced alcohol content. This wine is a testament to his philosophy of showcasing the terroir with minimal manipulation.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are sourced from unirrigated bush vines.
Fact 02
Some vineyards boast a high proportion of granite in the soil.
Fact 03
Harvest typically occurs three to four weeks earlier than conventional wines.
Fact 04
The wine is bottled with a very small dose of sulfur dioxide.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Vin Rouge Paysan is produced using a natural winemaking approach with minimal intervention. Grapes are fermented in tank and old, neutral barrels. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for nine months in tank and neutral barrels. It is then bottled without filtration and with a very small dose of sulfur dioxide. The winemaking philosophy prioritizes organic farming and minimal manipulation to allow the terroir to express itself.
