Winery RidgebackAfrican Ember
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the African Ember of Winery Ridgeback in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of earth, black fruit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Ridgeback's African Ember.
Discover the grape variety: Susumaniello
Structured, deeply coloured reds with a very dark ruby robe, firm tannins and a dense palate, with signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), black cherry, spices, garrigue and balsamic notes. Also vinified as a charming rosé. Marked quality revival in Salento and the province of Brindisi (Puglia) among modern winemakers. Italian autochthonous variety from Puglia, nearly extinct then recently rediscovered.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of African Ember from Winery Ridgeback are 0, 2015
Informations about the Winery Ridgeback
The Winery Ridgeback is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of Western Cape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Grey (wine)
Wine obtained by vinifying white grapes with coloured skin (black or grey), by direct pressing, without maceration. It is a rosé with very little colour.
