Natte Valleij's old cape Dutch buildings have been home to quite a few interesting people. One of these was an Italian prisoner of war (P.O.W.) exiled to the Cape during the Second World War. The inscription P.O.W. B.T. 27/12/1943 is the only reminder of his stay. This hand-crafted, limited release Bordeaux-style blend is made in his honour. The wine is traditionally vinified and matured for 36 months in large oak barrels.
The father to Pinotage and once the stalwart red variety of the South African wine industry, Cinsault has been recently rediscovered by Cape winemakers who want to create superbly drinkable wines marked by red fruit and spice aromas. Unfiltered and vegan, this wine starts with aromas of earthy, wild strawberries. The palate is light-medium in body with a soft finish.