Hemel en Haarde Storm Wines Ignis Pinot Noir 2023

The Pinot Noir vines thrive on healthy, sustainable viticulture that respects organic farming principles. Neither fertilisers nor chemical weedkillers are used, and yields are carefully controlled. The north-facing vines are harvested entirely by hand when the grapes are at optimum ripeness. In the winery, the grapes are destemmed and cold-macerated for around ten days before indigenous yeasts kick-start the fermentation process. Next, the grapes are pressed in a traditional vertical wooden press. Lastly, the wine is matured in French oak casks, 30% of which are new, before being bottled, without fining or filtration.
The ruby-red colour reveals a nose characterised by luscious red fruit aromas. Round and fresh throughout, this wine is perfectly structured by fine, silky tannins, leading to a long, persistent finish. This wine offers great ageing potential.