{"product_id":"villiera-pinotage-2023","title":"Villiera Pinotage 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVilliera Pinotage is a still South African red wine with an intense ruby colour. On the nose, it reveals \u003cstrong\u003enotes of blackberry and plum\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched by subtle hints of vanilla, chocolate and coffee. On the palate, it is smooth and well-balanced, supported by a \u003cstrong\u003evelvety texture\u003c\/strong\u003e and fine, integrated tannins. The long, juicy finish, characterised by an elegant smoky touch, makes it the ideal pairing for \u003cstrong\u003egrilled meats and game\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it also proves excellent with cheeses and spicy dishes after about an hour of decanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt originates in the Stellenbosch region, crafted by Villiera, a family-run winery strongly committed to sustainability. The Pinotage grapes come from \u003cstrong\u003eold vines\u003c\/strong\u003e grown within a nature reserve, designed to protect local biodiversity and ensure respect for the soil. This environmental focus translates into strict \u003cstrong\u003eorganic viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e aimed at selecting only healthy, perfectly ripe fruit, thus encouraging the development of mature tannins and delivering a \u003cstrong\u003emodern expression of the grape variety\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with the \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e of the bunches at optimal ripeness. After gentle crushing and destemming, fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature, supported by regular pump-overs for proper extraction. The wine is then pressed just before dryness to complete malolactic fermentation in tank. This is followed by a twelve-month maturation period in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, using a proportion of new wood, a step that imparts subtle spicy notes and shapes an \u003cstrong\u003eelegant and well-defined structure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in the terroir of Stellenbosch, the \u003cstrong\u003eVilliera Pinotage 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e expresses authentic South African character thanks to a commitment to organic viticulture. The Grier family cultivates old vineyards nestled within a lush nature reserve, dedicated to protecting local biodiversity. This renowned grape variety, a historic cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsaut, is enhanced by an elegant \u003cstrong\u003etwelve-month maturation in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result is a wine with a velvety texture, a modern and refined expression that demonstrates a profound \u003cstrong\u003erespect for the soil\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Villiera Wine (Stellenbosch)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46070049112235,"sku":"59842","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/villiera-pinotage-2023_59842_1_1a437d8b-2cfe-4d73-815d-2ecfcd1290f5.webp?v=1773803399","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-nl\/products\/villiera-pinotage-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}