Testalonga Baby Bandito Cinsault
Swartland, South africa
Cinsault
Winemaker Craig is pure cult in the wine world. The proof of his status as a top winemaker is perhaps this Cinsault. His version is light-footed with pure, dark forest fruit, flowers and surprisingly rich in umami.
€21.49
Product number:
BL395X
Testalonga Baby Bandito Cinsault
€21.49
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About the winemaker
“When I launched my first wine, a number of South African wine journalists refused to review the wine. Because wine without pesticides, herbicides and additives was shocking and not possible, according to them. Ironically, we strive for purity and precision in our wines, nothing shocking.”
Craig hawkins
Product information
| Winemaker | Craig Hawkins |
|---|---|
| Wine estate | Testalonga |
| Grape | cinsault |
| Year | 2023 |
| Origin | Swartland, South Africa |
| Harvest per hectare | 45 hl/ha |
| Grapevines | 30 years old |
| Soil | granite |
| Alcohol percentage | 12,5% |
| Vine culture | organic |
| Tasting profile | natural wines (raw), blush (soft, light red) |
| Tastes like | blueberries, mineral, pepper, umami, violets |
| Pair with | charcuterie, duck, rendang, soy |
Swartland, South africa
If you ever fly to South Africa, you will have a long journey from Cape Town to the far north of Swartland. Beyond Malmesbury (the wine growing center of the region) you will find Bandits Kloof: A rugged part of South Africa of only 135 hectares. Not a place you immediately think of when thinking of South African wine, so far away from mass production and tourism. The region is rugged and raw and untamed. The landscape is dominated by vast wheat fields, thriving orchards and vineyards, dotted with islands of wilderness and quaint farming villages. Due to the many hours of sunshine in combination with a fresh sea breeze, this small part has developed into one of the leading areas in South Africa.
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