Product Description
Momento wines was born in 2011 from inspired travels of the great world of wine and its vineyard sited, especially the ancient vineyards of the Old World. Based in the beautifully authentic and diverse Bot River region of South Africa, which winemaker and proprietor Marelise Niemann has called home since 2007. Momento Wines was born – wines that reflect all the elements involved: the sun, soil, water and earth – along with people, personalities, ideas and experiences. Momento Wines are made and based in Bot River, a truly authentic and diverse region of South Africa, which I have called my home since 2007. Momento Grenache was the first wine to be bottled; and from there Momento has grown into a truly exciting venture and project; scouting for grapes and vinifying unique and honest wines of South Africa. I work with vines from all corners of the Western Cape, searching for grape parcels that truly express the region and soil it stands in; mostly from older and sometimes dryland bushvines. My winemaking approach is gentle and ‘hands-off’, respecting the grape and its place, and allowing the wine to express its own character and origin.
The wine displays fresh red cherries, plum and spicy tea leaves on the bouquet. The palate is vibrant and perfumed with a youthful well integrated tannin texture. More red than black fruit, spice and a slight earthiness about it. Good concentration and quite soft tannins on the finish.