Testalonga El Bandito Mangaliza 2024

Grapes from a Paardeberg vineyard planted in 1971 on granite

Harslevelu

$78.00

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Herbaceous, Stone Fruit, Tree Fruit, and Mineral, Reductive & Oxidative Nuttiness

BODY: Medium
DRYNESS: Very Dry
ACIDITY: Medium
TANNIN: Medium -
ALCOHOL (%): Pronounced (12-14%)

Origin: Coastal Region (Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Swartland, Constantia & More), South Africa

Grape Varietals:

Harslevelu

Winemaking:
Natural Winemaking
Malolactic Fermentation

Maturation: 7-12 Months Oak Barrels

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING

Testalonga

The wines of Testalonga defy convention in a lot of ways. Started in 2008 in Swartland, Craig and Carla Hawkins have become one of South Africa's leading natural wine producers

Description

Testalonga El Bandito Mangaliza 2024

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Harslevelu from Swartland, South Africa. Bush vines planted in the 1971 and organically farmed, they are situated in a very wet part of the Paardeberg, at the bottom of the slope, adjacent to the Cortez and Sweet Cheeks vineyard. The vineyards grow very upright and have very loose open berries which help with good airflow to reduce disease pressure

Taste Profile: Grapes from a Paardeberg vineyard planted in 1971 on granite. Herbs, peach, apple and a slight waxy note on the nose. The palate has good weight and texture, well integrated acidity and a deeply savoury finish. A wine with a lovely tangy quality to it

Winemaking Process: Hand-harvested then fermented after being 100% whole bunch pressed. Pressed into French oak casks. No added yeast or acid. Full Malolactic fermentation takes place. SO2 added a month before bottling, un-fined.

Lush & Tropical Whites

Succulent stonefruit with a citrus backbone characterises these wines. Typically, they have notes of tropical fruit, and come from warmer climates. A touch of oak during the winemaking process also helps to give some softness to the wine.

Expect notes of peach, apricot, pineapples, melon & a buttery texture