Technical Specifications
Alcohol 18.11%
Residual Sugar 105.4 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 215 kcal / glass
150ml glass215 kcal
750ml bottle1075 kcal
Grape Varieties Touriga Nacional
Touriga Nacional100%
Region Constantia
Soil Clovelly and westleigh
Elevation 70.0 meters
Orientation South To South-East Facing
Harvest Dates 28.5°B at harvest
Brix at Harvest 28.5°
Pressing Method Pressing After Skin Fermentation
Oak Aging 22 months
Oak Types French Oak
Barrel Size 225L
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Grapes picked at 28.5°B, fermented on skins until 11.8°B. Fermentation stopped at 95g sugar level via addition of wine spirits. Matured 22 months in old 225L French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: complexity, intensity, christmas cake, ripe black fruit, dark chocolate, dried fruit
Palate: decadent, intense, well-integrated alcohol, silky finish
Food Pairing stilton cheese, other cheeses, biscuits, figs
Producer Information
Website
Address
Groot Constantia Road, Constantia 7806
Phone
+27 21 794-5128
Email
Cellarmaster
Daniel Keulder