Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Touriga Nacional, Tempranillo, Tinta Amarella, Mourvedre, Malbec
Syrah56%
Touriga Nacional21%
Tempranillo8%
Tinta Amarella7%
Mourvedre4%
Malbec4%
Drinking Window 2023-2028
Region Malgas
Soil Stony, Pudding stones, Schist
Vineyard Yield 22 hL/ha
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Tanks, Oak Vats
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 5 days
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Types French
Bottling Date 23 Nov 2022
Sulfites 75.0 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: blueberries, red berries, wild berries, lavender, liquorice, chocolate, crushed herbs, rosemary, charcuterie
Palate: juicy, energetic, balanced, refreshing, long finish, dry, easy tannins, vibrant acidity
Food Pairing South African braai