Ayama Carignan The Red Pathway 750ml

CARIGNAN
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ORIGIN Voor Paardeberg
HARVEST March by hand
GRAPE VARIETY 100% Carignan from our vineyards
SOIL TYPE Gravelly, well-drained soils, as well as Paardeberg

Mountain sandstone

VINIFICATION Harvested early morning, healthy grapes came in at
optimal ripeness at the end of March. The juice is fermented
in stainless steel. Aged in 500 litres 3 years old barrels for
12 months. The wine is bottled in spring

SERVING SUGGESTIONS It is delicious paired with roast meats, duck and earthy root

vegetables

TASTING NOTES Carignan is an expression of dark cherry fruit, blueberries,
violet and other floral aromas along with notes of orange
peel, black liquorice and cocoa. Well bodied with tannins
that have a fine, dusty aspect and fresh and lively acidity
with excellent potential for ageing