Winery MaraNyekundu
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or mature and hard cheese.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Nyekundu of Winery Mara in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of vanilla, black currant or non oak and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Nyekundu
Pairings that work perfectly with Nyekundu
Original food and wine pairings with Nyekundu
The Nyekundu of Winery Mara matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of chinese noodles with beef, baked lamb neck on a bed of vegetables and grapes or genuine chicken tagine olive and lemon confit tagine with argan oil.
Details and technical informations about Winery Mara's Nyekundu.
Discover the grape variety: Malvasia Fina
Structured, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden robe, an ample palate and moderate acidity, showing signature aromas of yellow fruits (pear, peach, apricot), white flowers (acacia), almond and schist mineral notes. Fine ageing potential. A traditional component of Douro DOC and Dão DOC whites and white Port. A Portuguese variety of the Malvasia family, widely grown in north-eastern Portugal.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Nyekundu from Winery Mara are 2016, 2013, 2011
Informations about the Winery Mara
The Winery Mara is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Franschhoek to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Franschhoek
Mythical South African valley founded by French Huguenots in 1688: Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz signatures as king reds — concentrated and velvety with blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, chocolate, eucalyptus and a spice touch, round tannins and a long finish. Historic Sémillon emblematic white (candied lemon, honey, wax) and ample Chardonnay as backup. Cap Classique sparkling of excellence. WO, sheltered Mediterranean climate, refreshing Atlantic breezes.
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: Film maceration
A technique that consists of leaving the grapes to macerate in the open air at a low temperature before fermentation, thus enhancing the aromatic expression of the wine.
