{"product_id":"storm-ignis-pinot-noir-afrique-du-sud","title":"Storm - Ignis Pinot Noir - 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocated in the cool valley of Hemel-en-Aarde, near the coastal town of Hermanus south of Cape Town, the Storm estate cultivates its Pinot Noir vines on slopes exposed to the ocean breezes of the South Atlantic. The soils are primarily composed of clay, decomposed schist, and sandstone, providing natural drainage and good water retention. This temperate maritime terroir allows for a slow ripening of the grapes, preserving natural acidity and aromatic finesse, while precisely expressing the identity of the parcels selected for the Ignis Pinot Noir cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pinot Noir grapes are hand-harvested, carefully sorted, and then gravity-fed into the vats. After a short cold pre-fermentation maceration, fermentation takes place in open vats with gentle pump-overs and punch-downs to delicately extract color and tannins. The wine is then transferred to French oak barrels, mostly used, for extended aging on fine lees, with limited racking to preserve the purity of the fruit, the expression of the terroir, and the natural balance of the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis wine reveals notes of \u003cstrong\u003eripe red fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eblack cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong\u003eplum\u003c\/strong\u003e , enhanced by spicy touches of \u003cstrong\u003epepper\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eclove\u003c\/strong\u003e , as well as delicate floral nuances of \u003cstrong\u003eviolet\u003c\/strong\u003e . Woody accents of \u003cstrong\u003etoasted oak\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003evanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e blend into a subtly \u003cstrong\u003esmoky\u003c\/strong\u003e structure. On the palate, the texture is silky, supported by fresh acidity, fine and well-integrated tannins, and a long, precise finish that maintains a beautiful tension.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valade \u0026 Transandine","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":56583572357468,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Set of 2 bottles (75cl)","offer_id":56583572390236,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/files\/Storm-Ignis-Pinot-Noir-2021-222x750.jpg?v=1769596272","url":"https:\/\/www.lebaroudeurduvin.com\/en-at\/products\/storm-ignis-pinot-noir-south-africa","provider":"Le Baroudeur du Vin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}