Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.27%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvedre
Syrah49%
Touriga Nacional31%
Trincadeira10%
Cabernet Sauvignon7%
Mourvedre3%
Drinking Window 2019-2026
Region Malgas
Soil Stony, Schist
Vineyard Yield 22 hL/ha
Vine Age 11-12 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Tanks, Oak Vats
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 5 days
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Types French
Bottling Date 30/10/2019
Sulfites 70.0 ppm
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Handpicked and carefully sorted in small crates in the cool mornings. 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 20 months, with several rackings to gradually clarify the wine. The wine was bottled by hand, unfined and unfiltered.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red berry, wild berry, salty liquorice, spicy profile
Palate: juicy, energetic, refreshing, long finish, dry finish, easy finish
Food Pairing South African braai