Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.3 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Malbec
Malbec100%
Drinking Window 8 to 10 years from vintage under ideal cellaring conditions
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite
Grapes Picked February 2023
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Second Fill Oak90%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L barriques
Bottling Date May 2024
Extended Maceration Yes
Fining Agents Egg Whites (Albumen)
Tasting Notes
purple hues, plum, blackberry, violets, pepper, tobacco
Food Pairing roasted meats, Italian fare, mushroom based dishes
Critics Ratings Michelangelo Wine and Spirits Awards: Platinum
Michelangelo Wine and Spirits AwardsPlatinum
James Suckling90 Points
Producer Information
Website
Address
Rustenberg Wines, Rustenberg Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 809 1200
Email
Owner
Barlow Family (Simon, Rozanne, Murray)
Cellarmaster
Murray Barlow