Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.12%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot
Merlot100%
Region Constantia
Soil Deep red clay to red-brown loamy, Granitic origin
Grapes Picked late February to mid-March
Brix at Harvest 25.75°
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Second Fill Oak30%
Third Fill Oak35%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225 litre
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Handpicked grapes, fermented in stainless steel with regular pump overs. Left on skins for 2 weeks post-fermentation. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. Matured in oak for 15 months before blending and bottling.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Groot Constantia Road, Constantia 7806
Phone
+27 21 794-5128
Email
Cellarmaster
Daniel Keulder