Coronata Integration

This full, luxurious wine can stand alone, but would compliment a panfried West Coast Sole and seasonal greens.

Although not intentionally award driven, there is no denying the status of this tiny family-owned Durbanville cellar. Strategically we are following a very traditional but personalised approach to making wine. In line with our brand honesty, we don’t try to be clever or practice contrived marketing jargon. We pick by hand, allowing us to leave the less perfect bunches for the soil to enrich itself – and before pressing, we again sort the individual grapes by hand. “We completely believe that beautiful wines come from day to day thoughtful management in the vineyards.” Our bottom line is that to be part of the Nitida family requires commitment, passion, and a desire to be involved. Our punch through system, while automated, was designed by the engineer in Bernhard to closely emulate a traditional hand-punch method. Of course, we do use modern technology for pressing and pumping, but always seek out the gentlest methods.

After fermentation the wine is blended and moved back to barrel to mature on the fine lees for another 8 months in seasoned 300L French oak barrels. This ensures a harmonious integration of the two components.

This wine is comprised of 49% Semillon – fermented in French oak barrels allowing for a richer, fuller, rounder and more fruity wine – and 51% Sauvignon blanc – fermented in stainless steel to retain the freshness and vibrancy.