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Description

Testalonga was started in 2008 by Craig and Carla Hawkins. Based in the Swartland region of South Africa, the vinify all their wines naturally without adding anything. I am the Ninja is their wonderful pet nat and celebrates what all good natural wine should be, fun and delicious! Made from Chenin blanc, this is a precise wine with polish, notes of creamy apple and lime and fantastic length.

Testalonga I Am The Ninja Pet Nat Swartland 2024

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Taste Profile

Dry

Sweet

Light

Complex

Fresh

Oaked

Aromas + Flavours

Apple

Pear

Lemon

Lime

Pairing Suggestions

Aperitif

Tapas

Lobster and Shellfish

Caprese Salad

More Information

Attributes

Type: Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Style: Pet-Nat Sparkling
Country: South Africa
Region: Swartland
Vintage: 2024
ABV: 11%
Size: 75cl
Farming: Sustainable
Winemaking: Traditional
Vegan: Certified

Testalonga

Testalonga is run by Craig and Carla Hawkins in the Swartland region of South Africa, right on the southwest tip and just north of Cape Town in a province called the Western Cape. It's quite a dry, arid, Mediterranean climate. Craig is widely regarded as a pioneer of orange wines in South Africa, typically made with the Chenin Blanc grape. It was a skin macerated Vermentino from Antonio Perrino which absolutely blew his mind and made him want to make wine. He says it "spoke of something that I hadn’t felt before. It’s actually where the name Testalonga comes from. He was my inspiration."

Swartland

Swartland, located in South Africa's Western Cape, is a dynamic wine region celebrated for its robust and distinctive wines. Its Mediterranean climate, marked by hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters, combined with its varied soil types, creates ideal conditions for viticulture.
The area is renowned for its powerful reds, particularly from Syrah and Grenache, which exhibit bold fruit flavours, spice, and a characteristic earthiness. It also excels in producing expressive Chenin Blancs, known for their richness, complexity, and vibrant acidity.