Ayama Carignan Premium Range

Vintage 2022

Variety 100% Carignan from the farm

Soil type

Gravelly, well-drained soils, as well as Paardeberg Mountain sandstone

Vinification

Harvested early morning by hand, 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 24 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