Aslina by Ntsiki Biyela Cabernet Sauvignon Western Cape, 2023 burgundy This Langhe Nebbiolo pairs beautifully

This Langhe Nebbiolo pairs beautifully with traditional Piedmontese dishes like vitello tonnato

and even Montrachet itself

but still classic Piedmontese growing zone of Roero

Enjoy with roasted pike perch served with pears and fennel

The vines here are from southeast facing slopes in a section of Les Lys known as “Clos du Roi” (effectively a monopole of the Defaix estate)

Aslina by Ntsiki Biyela Cabernet Sauvignon Western Cape, 2023 burgundy This Langhe Nebbiolo pairs beautifullyPredominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2021 vintage of this treasure of a wine contains 14% Petit Verdot! A deep ruby red, this lovely wine opens with an inviting bouquet of ripe blackcurrant, blueberry and subtle baking spices, interwoven with a whisper of vanilla and old world structure. On the palate: medium to full bodied, showcasing juicy dark fruit flavors balanced by refined tannins, gentle acidity and a lingering finish; a hallmark of classic