Backsberg Fifth Generation Ella Pinotage Rose 2024

This dry Pinotage Rosé harmonises the robustness of Pinotage with the purity of rosé to bring you quintessential flavours of wild strawberries, mint and grapefruit.

Best served chilled, pair with seafood dishes and salads or light lunches. The perfect partner to Mediterranean platters of olives, cheese, charcuterie and French bread.

variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]
winemaker : Alicia Rechner
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 12.5 % vol  rs : 3.5 g/l  pH : 3.4  ta : 6.0 g/l  
type : Rose  style : Dry  body : Light  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Screwcap  

ageing : Best enjoyed within 2 years

Backsberg celebrates five generations of winemaking heritage. Delicate and delightful, Ella honours this fresh, youthful and elegant wine.

in the vineyard : Heavier bearing older vineyards scattered around the Cape prove the ideal conditions for this bright and vibrant rosé.

about the harvest: The grapes for this wine are picked early at 20 degrees Balling to ensure maximum acidity and fruit ripeness.

in the cellar : The Pinotage grapes are then crushed and fermented cool in stainless steel tanks. Whole berry crushed.

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