Crystallum Bona Fide Pinot Noir

Crystallum Bona Fide Pinot Noir

Crystallum Bona Fide Pinot Noir is a South African red wine with an excellent reputation. This wine is made from the Pinot Noir grape and is known for its complex character and refined flavor profile.

Crystallum Bona Fide Pinot Noir has a deep ruby red color and an intense appearance. On the nose, this wine offers a captivating aroma of ripe red berries, strawberries and cherries, accompanied by subtle spicy and floral notes. The taste is elegant and refined, with lively fruit notes that are perfectly balanced with soft tannins and fresh acidity. This wine has a silky texture and a long, persistent aftertaste.

The grapes are harvested manually with strict selection and transported directly to the vinification room in Gabriëlskloof in Botrivier. The fermentation occurred spontaneously without the addition of commercial yeasts. There was a 50% whole bunch component and the remainder was destemmed but left intact as whole berries. The total time on the skins was five weeks, after which the wine spent 11 months in French oak barriques. 20% new oak.

Wine - Food pairing

Crystallum Bona Fide Pinot Noir is an excellent choice to enjoy with grilled salmon, poultry, lamb or mushroom dishes. It is a wine that is sure to please Pinot Noir lovers, and it showcases the craftsmanship of Crystallum, a renowned winery in South Africa.