Wine KWV, “Cathedral Cellar” Pinotage, 2021

The name of the line of wines “Cathedral Cellar” received from the magnificent creation – the cathedral cellar with a vaulted roof, stained glass, granite and wood inlaid floors. It was built in 1930 and restored in all its glory in 2005. This elegant cool cellar wine slowly ripen, becoming rich, sophisticated drinks, in which there is a French influence in the region Cape Wineland. The magnificence of wines “Cathedral Cellar” noted by many critics and experts – the brand is one of the most awarded in South Africa.

“Cathedral Cellar” Pinotage – classic Pinotage from South Africa, which has a rich fragrant bouquet and a rich, long fruit and spicy taste. Vintage wine is grown in the Western Cape. After two days of cold maceration, which increases the intensity of the colors and flavors of fruit, juice inoculated near specially selected yeast strains. Fermentation lasts seven days. During this time, each tank of stainless steel exposed alluvial pumping by carefully designed graphics. Only after numerous tastings of wine team that achieves the perfect balance and structure, must is pressed and put into barrels for malolactic fermentation, then separated from the sludge and returned to barrels for further maturation. Wine storage capacity is more than five years. Vintage 2009 entered the “Top 20” ABSA Pinotage Competition, 2011.

KWV cooperative was founded by South African winemakers in 1918 in order to stabilize, maintain and structuring of a young wine industry. Until the early 1990s, KWV has not played a central role in the regulation of the industry. Today KWV has become a very important player, whose products have received numerous awards and is known throughout the world. Nowadays, KWV is one of the leading manufacturers of wine and spirits in South Africa, creating innovative products and exclusive brands. These include “Roodeberg”, “Laborie”, “Golden Kaan”, “African Passion”, “Cathedral Cellar”, “Cafe” and others – a total of more than 100 products. All brands have a solid foundation of the rich traditions of the region, but in its development use innovation and modern taste preferences of consumers. KWV wines and brandies have won loyal, discerning fans not only at home but also abroad. Wines SSC created with great skill and dedication. Winemakers company works closely with growers, regularly visit the vineyards, learn about terroir study vines, looking for new areas for the cultivation of grapes to create new wines appropriate stylistic direction for wines KWV.