Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.69
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Touriga Nacional, Grenache, Mourvedre, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tinta Amarella
Syrah35%
Touriga Nacional22%
Grenache17%
Mourvedre9%
Tempranillo9%
Cabernet Sauvignon4%
Tinta Amarella4%
Drinking Window 2019-2026
Region Malgas
Soil Stony, Schist
Vineyard Yield 22 hL/ha
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Tanks, Oak Vats, Barrels
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 5 days
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Types French
Bottling Date 2019/12/06
Sulfites 66.0 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. Production: 250 x 12 x 0,75ml.
Tasting Notes
red ruby, blue berries, red berries, wild berries, sour cherry, liquorice, chocolate, crushed herbs, rosemary, lavender
Food Pairing South African braai