Stories Pinotage Rosé 2023

VINTAGE: 2023

WINE OF ORIGIN: SWARTLAND

WINE ELABORATION:
Manual harvesting of grapes. Four hours of skin contact for the extraction of a light pink colour. Fermentation maintained at a controlled temperature (14-16 °C) in a stainless steel tank. After fermentation, the wines were left on the lees for approximately two months to enhance complexity.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Varietal composition: 100% Pinotage
Type of wine: Rosé
Geographical location: Riebeekberg
Vineyard: Trellised, 8 tons/ hectare
Alcohol: 12.87 %
Total acidity: 5.70 g/L
pH: 3.71
Volatile acidity: 0.37 g/l
Residual sugar: 2.40 g/l

TASTING NOTES:
The wine has ripe peach and apricot aromas, with attractive raspberry and tropical fruit. Mouthfeel shows good volume and soft aftertaste.
Serving temperature: 12°C

SERVING SUGGESTION:
Perfect match for summer salads, smoked salmon and lovely as a welcoming drink with canapés.