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. It’s delicious paired with roast meats, duck and earthy root vegetables.

It’s delicious paired with roast meats, duck and earthy root vegetables.

climate

Mediterranean climate with moderate summers and cold, rainy winters.

soil

Gravelly, well-drained soils, as well as Perderberg Mountain sandstone.

vinification

Harvested early morning, healthy grapes came in at optimal ripeness of 27 balling, middle of March. 1 day cold soaking at 10C in stainless steel. I. Pump overs vary from every 2 – 4 hours as the fermentation progresses. The wine was pressed to finish alcohol fermentation in stainless steel tank. Wine was racked and inoculated with malolactic fermentation, that lasted just over 3 weeks. Aged in 500 litres 3 years old barrels for 18 months.Bottling after 7 month.