Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.48%
Residual Sugar 150.1 g/L
pH 3.76
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 195 kcal / glass
150ml glass195 kcal
750ml bottle975 kcal
Grape Varieties Muscat De Frontignan White, Muscat De Frontignan Red
Muscat De Frontignan White
Muscat De Frontignan Red
Region Constantia
Soil Duplex soil with sandstone-based topsoil on partially decomposed granite
Elevation 85.0 meters
Orientation Southeast
Vineyard Yield 4 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Mid-April
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Pressed After Skin Fermentation With Daily Pump Overs
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 24 months (730 days)
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Long ripening period ensured sweet berries fully ripened and desiccated. Raisined berries selected and fermented on skins with daily pump overs. After week, fermenting must pressed and allowed to ferment to desired sugar balance in barrel. Racked back into old barrel to mature for 24 months before blending and bottling.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Groot Constantia Road, Constantia 7806
Phone
+27 21 794-5128
Email
Cellarmaster
Daniel Keulder