Winery PiekenierskloofCinsault
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Cinsault of the Winery Piekenierskloof is in the top 10 of wines of Citrusdal Valley.
Details and technical informations about Winery Piekenierskloof's Cinsault.
Discover the grape variety: Malvasia Bianca Lunga
Structured, rich dry whites with a pale golden colour, a full palate and moderate acidity, showing signature aromas of yellow fruits (pear, apricot), white flowers, almond and discreet muscat notes. Also a pillar of Tuscan Vin Santo passito, producing honeyed, dried-fruit sweet wines. A traditional component of Chianti (before 2006) and many Tuscan whites. White Malvasia variety grown in Tuscany and Umbria.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cinsault from Winery Piekenierskloof are 0, 2018, 2016
Informations about the Winery Piekenierskloof
The Winery Piekenierskloof is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Citrusdal Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Citrusdal Valley
WO district of Olifants River, 170 km north of Cape Town (valley between Cederberg and Olifants River Mountains, clay soils retaining moisture, hot days and significantly cool nights due to altitude): Chenin Blanc as signature white king adapted to multiple microclimates — complex profile and varietal expression through moist clay soils. Colombard as complement, cool-climate mineral Sauvignon Blanc, local table wines and brandies.
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: Leaf removal
Operation that consists in removing the leaves that form a screen between the sun and the grape.
