Kleine Parys Pinotage 2005
Uniquely South African a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsaut (Hermitage). Deep purple colour. Ripe plum, cherry and aromatic spicy aromas. Creamy ripe cherry, chocolate and cinnamon flavours on the palate.
variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]
winemaker : Kosie Mller
wine of origin : Paarl
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : Dry g/l pH : 3.64 ta : 5.3 g/l va : 0.85 g/l
type : Red style : Dry wooded
pack : Bottle
in the vineyard : Supplier: Kleine Parys
Appellation/Origin: Paarl
Age of vines: 7-10 years
Rootstock: Richter 99
Trellis system: Hedge
Irrigation: Supplementary
Vine density: 1,2 x 2,0 m
Soil: Deep red, Hutton and Clovelly soil
Climate: Mediterranean, moderately warm summers with cold and wet winters. The are has a annual rainfall of approximately 750 mm
about the harvest: Date: Feb/March
Type: Hand
Yield: 4 – 6 t/ha
in the cellar : Crushing/Destemming: Destalked
Tanks (type): Stainless Steel
Fermentation protocol (vessel, temp, duration): 34-36 °C until dry
Malolactic (y/n): Yes
Lees contact/battonage: 2 weeks
Barrel ageing (oak type, % of blend, duration): Aged in French an American oak barrels for 8 months
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