Taste & Aging
Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidity
Complexity
Beautifully layeredDrinking Window
Aging phase
Until 2025
Ready to drink
2025 - 2028
Past peak
After 2028
Aromas
Food Pairing
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.
The beautiful light pink color of the Aaldering rosé
The beautiful light pink color of this rosé requires expert craftsmanship. The grapes are harvested at night to prevent bruising and preserve their freshness. If this were done during the day, the Pinotage grapes would be much more delicate. They are transported in small crates to the Aaldering press, where a second round of selection takes place to obtain only the finest spa. This is followed by a pressing, during which the skins ferment for just 20 minutes to achieve the beautiful light color. So beautiful, and indistinguishable from a Provence rosé.The aroma and taste of the Pinotage Rosé from Aaldering
This Rosé Aaldering, made from the Pinotage grape, is available in a small, very limited edition. Aaldering has created a rosé that has also been aged in oak. While you don't often see oak-aged rosés, this one from Aaldering is truly exceptional. A complex, full aroma of red fruit like strawberry, raspberry, and cherry, along with hints of mint, spice, and wood. The oak notes are also clearly noticeable in the palate of this Aaldering Pinotage Rosé, full and ripe with abundant red fruit and a subtle note of spice and blossom. In short, a unique piece of work, where the Pinotage grape once again takes center stage!Product details
| Availability | Only 11 in stock! |
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| Alcohol content | 14.0% |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0.75L |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Sub-region | Stellenbosch |
| Land | South Africa |
| Producer | Aaldering |
| Varietal(s) | Pinotage |
| Oak aging | Yes, Aged in oak. |
| Ideal serving temperature ? | 10° - 12°C |
| Storage at perfecte wijn | Air conditioned at 18°c |