Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.66
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon57%
Merlot19%
Cabernet Franc10%
Petit Verdot10%
Malbec4%
Region Stellenbosch
Maceration 6 days
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Details 45% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak45%
Oak Types French Oak
Barrel Size 225L
Bottling Date 13 Jan 2021
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details 6 days cold maceration. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 24-28°C for 1.5 weeks. Maturation: 14 months in 45% new French oak 225L barrels.
Tasting Notes
dark ripe red plums, tea leaf, cigar box, pencil shavings, tobacco, cassis, tightly packed, long finish
Critics Ratings Michelangelo Awards: Double Gold
Michelangelo AwardsDouble Gold
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Da Capo Vineyards, Somerset West 7130, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 858 1088
Email
Cellarmaster
Reino Thiart