Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.57%
Residual Sugar 193.5 g/L
pH 4.11
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 220 kcal / glass
150ml glass220 kcal
750ml bottle1100 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 Basket Pressed After Skin Fermentation
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 24 months (730 days)
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Grapes fermented on skins for 7 days with daily pump overs, then pressed and allowed to ferment to desired sugar balance in barrel. Racked and matured in old barrel 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