Villa Esposto Pinotage 2017

Villa Esposto, wine range, pays tribute to the many Italians who have played such a pivotal role in South Africa, not only in the field of winemaking but also in various civil engineering projects. In particular, it pays homage to Louis Theodore Esposto, who arrived from Italy in 1914. Louis and many other Italians built the water canal, that today is a vital “fountain of life” in our wine-growing region, Olifants River.

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This range is made from bush vine vineyards, on the farm Arbeideind (Basie van Lill) We use 2nd and 3rd fill, French oak barrels for the fermentation process. We're also part of the Old Vine Project, as these vineyards-age ranges from 35+ years.

Grapes are handpicked and left outside overnight for natural cooling and crushed early next morning

It is another dry land Bush vine vineyard of the legendary Basie van Lill. During harvest time, after the grapes are handpicked and left outside overnight for natural cooling and crushed early the next morning. Intense and concentrated aromas of ripe cherries and Christmas cake supported with sweet and smokey undertones on the palate. The wine is generous with red berries and plums.