We are extremely pleased to announce Saltare, by Carla and Christoff Pauw, has joined the Ex Animo family.
Carla focuses on sourcing fruit from very specific sites for quality, the careful use of reserve wines to maintain consistency, and long lees aging for texture and depth. Her wines are celebrated for their vibrancy, fine texture, and incredible longevity.
Saltare, meaning ‘to dance’ in Latin, is the inspiration behind these wonderfully balanced wines. Carla focuses on sourcing fruit from very specific sites for quality, the careful use of reserve wines to maintain consistency, and long lees aging for texture and depth. Her wines are celebrated for their vibrancy, fine texture, and incredible longevity.
We are very proud to have Saltare joining our Cap Classique offering. Alongside Genevieve, Pieter Ferreira, and Dainty Bess, Saltare adds the final flourish: a vibrant, textured energy that completes our Cap Classique selection.
A vibrant, zero-dosage sparkling wine made from 54% Pinot Noir and 46% Chardonnay.
Chardonnay is grown in limestone-rich soils near Robertson, while Pinot Noir comes from the slopes of Stellenbosch, bringing elegance and structure to the blend. Hand-harvested and bottle-fermented, the wine is matured on the lees before disgorgement with no added sugar, resulting in a beautifully pure and expressive style. Carla uses 25% reserve wine for consistency.
Notes of fresh rose and lavender lead to notes of green apple and strawberry, with a hint of clove and a crisp, refined finish. Bone dry, refreshing and effortlessly sophisticated, it is perfect as an aperitif and a true celebration of place.
An elegant, non-vintage sparkling wine made from 76% Chardonnay and 24% Pinot Noir.
Chardonnay grown in Robertson’s limestone-rich soils brings finesse and brightness, while Pinot Noir from the cool, ocean-influenced slopes of Stellenbosch adds depth and subtle structure. Hand-harvested and made using only the finest cuvée juice, the wine is bottle-fermented and aged on the lees for extended maturation, resulting in a refined, layered style. Carla uses 25% reserve wine for consistency.
Notes of almond and chamomile complement notes of honey, oyster shell and yellow apple on the palate, carried by a fine, delicate mousse and a long, creamy finish. Rich yet beautifully poised.
Saltare Brut Rosé 2024 is a Cap Classique made from 100% Pinot Noir, sourced from a single vineyard between Bonnievale and Swellendam in the Breede River Valley. Hand-harvested in the cool of the morning and crafted with a gentle touch, it spends extended time on the lees before disgorgement in March 2025, giving the wine its fine texture and layered character.
Pale pink in the glass, it opens with notes of raspberry, redcurrant, and cherry, alongside a hint of pomegranate and fresh red apple. The mousse is fine and lively, leading to a crisp, dry palate with touches of strawberry, almond, and a soft brioche finish. Playful yet sincere, it’s a beautifully balanced bubbly, fresh, expressive, and effortlessly joyful.
This Chenin Blanc comes from a 1971 planted bushvine vineyard on the Paardeberg in the Swartland.
Planted in decomposed Malmesbury shale soils and naturally low yielding, the old vines produce beautifully balanced fruit with depth and concentration while retaining freshness.
Notes of orange blossom and tangerine lead into flavours of white peach and orange rind. The palate is layered and velvety with a fine mineral thread and bright acidity that keeps everything lifted and precise. The finish is long, clean and quietly powerful.
This is a versatile food wine with both richness and freshness; equally suited to roast chicken, pork dishes, seafood, or gently spiced cuisine. Elegant, expressive and built to age beautifully.
This Syrah comes from organically farmed, dryland vineyards in the red soils of Malmesbury, with a dash of bushvine Carignan from the Paardeberg in the Swartland. The vines are unirrigated, encouraging deep root systems and naturally concentrated fruit with structure and balance.
After chilling overnight, the bunches were destemmed and fermented naturally with gentle extraction to preserve purity and texture. The wine spent two years maturing in older French oak barrels, followed by a further 18 months in bottle before release, allowing it to settle and gain harmony.
Notes of mulberry, violet, clove and a touch of cedarwood. On the palate, flavours of cassis, allspice and white pepper with a silky, velvety finish.
R2,350.00Original price was: R2,350.00.R2,232.50Current price is: R2,232.50.Add to basket
Saltare Mixed Case 2026
Carla and Christoff Pauw make boutique South African Cap Classique alongside two absolute banger still wines. These gems are a total game-changer, and to celebrate Saltare joining the Ex Animo family, we’ve built a “get to know us” mixed case.
Included in the mixed case:
2x Saltare Brut Nature NV – Bone-dry, crisp, and pure precision.
Saltare Joins Ex Animo!
We are extremely pleased to announce Saltare, by Carla and Christoff Pauw, has joined the Ex Animo family.
Carla focuses on sourcing fruit from very specific sites for quality, the careful use of reserve wines to maintain consistency, and long lees aging for texture and depth. Her wines are celebrated for their vibrancy, fine texture, and incredible longevity.
Saltare, meaning ‘to dance’ in Latin, is the inspiration behind these wonderfully balanced wines. Carla focuses on sourcing fruit from very specific sites for quality, the careful use of reserve wines to maintain consistency, and long lees aging for texture and depth. Her wines are celebrated for their vibrancy, fine texture, and incredible longevity.
We are very proud to have Saltare joining our Cap Classique offering. Alongside Genevieve, Pieter Ferreira, and Dainty Bess, Saltare adds the final flourish: a vibrant, textured energy that completes our Cap Classique selection.
The Wines:
R340.00Add to basket
Saltare Brut Nature NV
A vibrant, zero-dosage sparkling wine made from 54% Pinot Noir and 46% Chardonnay.
Chardonnay is grown in limestone-rich soils near Robertson, while Pinot Noir comes from the slopes of Stellenbosch, bringing elegance and structure to the blend. Hand-harvested and bottle-fermented, the wine is matured on the lees before disgorgement with no added sugar, resulting in a beautifully pure and expressive style. Carla uses 25% reserve wine for consistency.
Notes of fresh rose and lavender lead to notes of green apple and strawberry, with a hint of clove and a crisp, refined finish. Bone dry, refreshing and effortlessly sophisticated, it is perfect as an aperitif and a true celebration of place.
R430.00Add to basket
Saltare Brut Reserve NV
An elegant, non-vintage sparkling wine made from 76% Chardonnay and 24% Pinot Noir.
Chardonnay grown in Robertson’s limestone-rich soils brings finesse and brightness, while Pinot Noir from the cool, ocean-influenced slopes of Stellenbosch adds depth and subtle structure. Hand-harvested and made using only the finest cuvée juice, the wine is bottle-fermented and aged on the lees for extended maturation, resulting in a refined, layered style. Carla uses 25% reserve wine for consistency.
Notes of almond and chamomile complement notes of honey, oyster shell and yellow apple on the palate, carried by a fine, delicate mousse and a long, creamy finish. Rich yet beautifully poised.
R390.00Add to basket
Saltare Brut Rosé 2024
Saltare Brut Rosé 2024 is a Cap Classique made from 100% Pinot Noir, sourced from a single vineyard between Bonnievale and Swellendam in the Breede River Valley. Hand-harvested in the cool of the morning and crafted with a gentle touch, it spends extended time on the lees before disgorgement in March 2025, giving the wine its fine texture and layered character.
Pale pink in the glass, it opens with notes of raspberry, redcurrant, and cherry, alongside a hint of pomegranate and fresh red apple. The mousse is fine and lively, leading to a crisp, dry palate with touches of strawberry, almond, and a soft brioche finish. Playful yet sincere, it’s a beautifully balanced bubbly, fresh, expressive, and effortlessly joyful.
R375.00Add to basket
Saltare Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2023
This Chenin Blanc comes from a 1971 planted bushvine vineyard on the Paardeberg in the Swartland.
Planted in decomposed Malmesbury shale soils and naturally low yielding, the old vines produce beautifully balanced fruit with depth and concentration while retaining freshness.
Notes of orange blossom and tangerine lead into flavours of white peach and orange rind. The palate is layered and velvety with a fine mineral thread and bright acidity that keeps everything lifted and precise. The finish is long, clean and quietly powerful.
This is a versatile food wine with both richness and freshness; equally suited to roast chicken, pork dishes, seafood, or gently spiced cuisine. Elegant, expressive and built to age beautifully.
R435.00Add to basket
Saltare Swartland Syrah 2023
This Syrah comes from organically farmed, dryland vineyards in the red soils of Malmesbury, with a dash of bushvine Carignan from the Paardeberg in the Swartland. The vines are unirrigated, encouraging deep root systems and naturally concentrated fruit with structure and balance.
After chilling overnight, the bunches were destemmed and fermented naturally with gentle extraction to preserve purity and texture. The wine spent two years maturing in older French oak barrels, followed by a further 18 months in bottle before release, allowing it to settle and gain harmony.
Notes of mulberry, violet, clove and a touch of cedarwood. On the palate, flavours of cassis, allspice and white pepper with a silky, velvety finish.
R2,350.00Original price was: R2,350.00.R2,232.50Current price is: R2,232.50.Add to basketSaltare Mixed Case 2026
Carla and Christoff Pauw make boutique South African Cap Classique alongside two absolute banger still wines. These gems are a total game-changer, and to celebrate Saltare joining the Ex Animo family, we’ve built a “get to know us” mixed case.
Included in the mixed case:
2x Saltare Brut Nature NV – Bone-dry, crisp, and pure precision.
2x Saltare Brut Reserve NV – Rich, brioche-heavy, and elegantly creamy.
1x Saltare Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2023 – Textured stone fruit from heritage vines.
1x Saltare Swartland Syrah 2022 – Peppery, floral, and classically bold.
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