Technical Specifications
Alcohol 19.0%
Residual Sugar 99.5 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 215 kcal / glass
150ml glass215 kcal
750ml bottle1075 kcal
Grape Varieties Tinta Barocca, Tinta Amarella, Touriga Nacional
Tinta Barocca
Tinta Amarella
Touriga Nacional
Region Western Cape
Vine Age 30 year old vines
Fermentation Vessels Open Fermenter, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Destemmed, Crushed
Barrel Size 225 liter barrels
Production Details Selected bunches were handpicked mid to late February from row selected vines in specific blocks at 26° Balling. Bunches were destemmed, crushed and rapidly cooled in a small open fermenter. Grapes were left to spontaneously start fermenting after which at the desired sugar the fermentation was stopped by adding alcohol to the must. Skins were then pressed and the wine was aged in old small 225 liter barrels. The wine was blended from a range of different vintages between five and 15 years.
Food Pairing fire place, hearty baked winter puddings