Aaldering Pinotage Rosé WO Stellenbosch

You might not know it at first glance, but inside the bottle is Aaldering rosé, not immediately visible due to its dark bottle. But when pouring, you'll notice the beautiful light pink color of the Pinotage grape. It wasn't easy for Fons Aaldering to find a suitable vineyard for the rosé; after all, a rosé wine needs more acidity and freshness to develop properly. This led them to discover a vineyard situated at a higher altitude, 200 meters above sea level. The climate here is perfect for slightly less ripe Pinotage grapes, thanks to the cool wind and the very low nighttime temperatures. This slows down the ripening of the Pinotage grapes and helps them retain their acidity, partly due to the chalky soil.