Technical Specifications
Alcohol 18.2%
Residual Sugar 96.5 g/L
pH 3.76
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 210 kcal / glass
150ml glass210 kcal
750ml bottle1050 kcal
Grape Varieties Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barocca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarella, Souzao
Touriga Nacional
Tinta Barocca
Tinta Roriz
Tinta Amarella
Souzao
Region Calitzdorp
Soil Karoo sand/clay
Harvest Dates mid to late February
Sites Buffelsvlei
Vine Age 30 years old
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Total Aging 22 months
Oak Aging 10 months
Barrel Size 300 liters
Production Details Selected blocks are handpicked mid to late February at 26° Balling. Bunches are destemmed, crushed, and rapidly cooled in an open fermenter. Grapes start fermenting spontaneously. Later the skins are pressed, the juice is separated, and fermentation is stopped by adding alcohol at the desired sugar level. The wine spends 12 months in concrete tanks, followed by 10 months in 30 to 40-year-old small barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: violets, red berries, vanilla, dark chocolate
Palate: red fruits, dried prunes, cocoa, spice
Food Pairing baked desserts, sauce over ice cream, well-matured cheese
Critics Ratings Platter: 4.5 Star Award
Platter4.5 Star Award