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The smooth finish makes it ideal to pair with pasta dishes with ragù, grilled meats and spicy Asian cuisine recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis red originates from the renowned wine-growing area of \u003cstrong\u003eStellenbosch\u003c\/strong\u003e, on \u003cstrong\u003eclay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e that give the wine a solid structure. The Kanonkop estate, led by the fourth generation of the family, has been bottling its own grapes since 1973. The brand's name comes from a local hill where, in the seventeenth century, a cannon shot was fired to alert farmers to the arrival of trading ships in \u003cstrong\u003eTable Bay\u003c\/strong\u003e. This historical legacy translates into a deep and mature understanding of the South African terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process begins with fermentation in \u003cstrong\u003eopen-top concrete tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e. During this stage, punch-downs are carried out every two hours for targeted extraction, separating the must from the skins after three days. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine rests for twelve months in \u003cstrong\u003esecond and third-fill French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003ecarefully calibrated ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e integrates delicate spicy notes without overpowering the fruit, ensuring stability and supporting an estimated longevity of between five and ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kanonkop Kadette Pinotage embodies the prestigious South African winemaking tradition, originating from a historic estate in Stellenbosch. Now managed by the fourth generation and active since 1973, the winery owes its name to the hill where, in the past, a cannon signalled the arrival of ships in Table Bay. 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