Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.27%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage
Pinotage100%
Region Constantia
Soil Red-brown loamy soil from granitic origin to duplex soil with coarse, Sandy topsoil on partially decomposed granites
Harvest Dates Mid-February till early-March
Brix at Harvest 25.75°
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 12 months (365 days)
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak20%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 300 L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Grapes handpicked at 25.5-26°Balling and fermented in stainless steel tanks with regular pump overs. Left on skins for 2 weeks after fermentation to maximize extraction. Malolactic fermentation allowed in stainless steel. Matured in 40% new, 20% 2nd, 20% 3rd and 20% 4th fill 300 litre French oak barrels for 12 months before blending and bottling.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Groot Constantia Road, Constantia 7806
Phone
+27 21 794-5128
Email
Cellarmaster
Daniel Keulder