Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.83%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.71
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Mourvedre, Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira
Syrah50%
Mourvedre28%
Touriga Nacional15%
Trincadeira7%
Drinking Window 5 or 6 years
Region Malgas
Soil Schist, Rolled stones, Loamy
Vineyard Yield 29 hL/ha
Vine Age 7 & 8 year old vines
Fermentation Vessels Small Open Top Tanks, Oak Vats, Barrels
Pressing Method Traditional Basket Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Maceration 5 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Bottling Date 11/10/2013
Sulfites 71.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Handpicked and carefully sorted in 14 kg flat trays in the cool mornings and transported back to Stellenbosch in a small refrigerated truck. Destemming and gentle crushing directly into small open top tanks and oak vats. Spontaneous natural yeast fermentation. Time on the skins 5 - 7 days, with caps of the skins punched down (pigeage) 2 to 3 times a day. Single pressing in traditional basket press and malolactic fermentation in barrels. Maturation in older French oak barrels for 18 months, with several rackings to gradually clarify the wine. The wine was bottled by hand, unfined and unfiltered. Production: 1,090 x 6 x 750ml.
Tasting Notes
Nose: juicy, spicy, wild fruits, slate
Palate: rich, juicy, soft tannins, nicely textured, easy, dry finish
medium deep red colour
Food Pairing typical South African braai