2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.3%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Nero D'Avola
Nero D'Avola100%
Drinking Window Drinking well now but should mature well over the next few years.
Region Wellington
Soil Weathered granite
Vine Age planted in 2011
Maceration 21 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Trellised vines on the farm Naby in the Bovlei Valley; well-drained weathered granite soils originating from the granite pluton of the Groenberg Mountain and surrounding hills; hand-picked, hand-sorted and destemmed; 2 days of cold maceration before alcoholic fermentation; regular pump-overs during fermentation; 3 weeks on skins before pressing; 18 months in 20% French oak with 2nd and 3rd fill barrels; 10% of the wine matured in terracotta amphora for 18 months; matured for a couple of months after blending.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark fruit, blackberry, plum, black cherries, vanilla, allspice
Palate: good concentration of black fruit, good tannin structure, lingering finish
Food Pairing lasagne, eggplant parmigiana, ragu-based pasta, grilled steak
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3.4 g/L
pH 3.58
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Nero D'Avola
Nero D'Avola100%
Drinking Window Drinking well now but should mature well over the next few years.
Region Wellington
Soil Weathered granite
Vine Age planted in 2011
Maceration 21 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Trellised vines on the farm Naby in the Bovlei Valley; well-drained weathered granite soils originating from the granite pluton of the Groenberg Mountain and surrounding hills; hand-picked, hand-sorted and destemmed; 2 days of cold maceration before alcoholic fermentation; regular pump-overs during fermentation; 3 weeks on skins before pressing; 18 months in 20% French oak with 2nd and 3rd fill barrels; 10% of the wine matured in terracotta amphora for 18 months; matured for a couple of months after blending.
Tasting Notes
Nose: intense black fruit, blackberry, plum, allspice, subtle vanilla
Palate: luscious black fruit concentration, good tannin structure, lingering finish
Food Pairing roasted aubergine salad, lasagne, aromatic curry, grilled steak
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Nero D'Avola
Nero D'Avola100%
Drinking Window Drinking well now but should mature well over the next few years.
Region Wellington
Soil Weathered granite
Vine Age planted in 2011
Maceration 21 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Trellised vines on the farm Naby in the Bovlei Valley; well-drained weathered granite soils originating from the granite pluton of the Groenberg Mountain and surrounding hills; hand-picked, hand-sorted, destemmed and lightly crushed; 2 days of cold maceration before alcoholic fermentation; regular pump-overs during fermentation; 3 weeks on skins before pressing; 18 months in 20% new French oak with 2nd and 3rd fill barrels; matured for a few months after blending.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black fruit, blackberry, plum, allspice, subtle vanilla
Palate: luscious black fruit concentration, good tannin structure, lingering finish
Food Pairing roasted aubergine salad, lasagne, aromatic curry, grilled steak
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.75%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.59
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Nero D'Avola
Nero D'Avola100%
Drinking Window Drinking well now but should mature well over the next few years.
Region Wellington
Soil Decomposed granite
Orientation South-West
Vine Age planted in 2011
Maceration 21 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Planted on south-west facing, well-drained decomposed granite soils on the farm Naby in the Bovlei; hand-picked, hand-sorted, destemmed and lightly crushed; 2 days of cold maceration before fermentation; regular punch downs during fermentation; 3 weeks on skins before pressing; 18 months in 20% new French oak with 2nd and 3rd fill barrels; matured for a few months after blending.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fresh red berry, spice
Palate: luscious fruit concentration, good tannin structure, lingering finish
Food Pairing arancini, caponata, aromatic curry, Asian pork belly
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.28%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.58
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Nero D'Avola
Nero D'Avola100%
Drinking Window To be enjoyed 3 - 10 years after vintage.
Region Wellington
Vine Age planted in 2011
Maceration 21 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Trellised vines in the Bovlei valley on the farm Naby; hand-picked, hand-sorted, destemmed and lightly crushed; 2 days of skin maceration before fermentation; regular punch downs during fermentation; 3 weeks on skins before pressing; 18 months in 20% new French oak with 2nd and 3rd fill barrels; matured for a few months after blending.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fresh red berry, spice
Palate: luscious fruit concentration, good tannin structure, lingering finish
Food Pairing lasagne, roasted aubergine salad, grilled steak, aromatic curry
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.4%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Nero D'Avola
Nero D'Avola100%
Drinking Window To be enjoyed 2 - 7 years after vintage.
Region Wellington
Maceration 21 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand-picked, hand-sorted, destemmed and lightly crushed; 2 days of skin maceration before fermentation; regular punch downs during fermentation; 3 weeks on skins before pressing; 18 months in 20% new French oak with 2nd and 3rd fill barrels; matured for a few months after blending. The vintage followed a very early harvest with lower yields and concentrated flavours.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fresh red berry, spice
Palate: luscious fruit concentration, good tannin structure, lingering finish
Food Pairing lasagne, roasted aubergine salad, grilled steak, aromatic curry
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.83%
Residual Sugar 5 g/L
pH 3.41
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Nero D'Avola
Nero D'Avola100%
Drinking Window To be enjoyed in the 2 to 10 years after vintage.
Region Wellington
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand-picked in the early morning, destemmed and lightly crushed; regular punch downs during fermentation; a few days on skins before basket pressing; 18 months in a combination of new French oak and 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill barrels; matured a further 3 months after blending. 2018 was a challenging drought year with sound, concentrated fruit.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fresh berry, violets, lavender, fresh prunes, sweet spice
Palate: luscious fruit concentration, good tannin structure, lingering finish
Food Pairing Sicilian fare, hearty red meat dishes, flavoursome vegetable dishes with capers and olives
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.98%
Residual Sugar 3.5 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Nero D'Avola
Nero D'Avola100%
Drinking Window To be enjoyed in the 2 to 10 years after vintage.
Region Wellington
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand-picked in the early morning, destemmed and lightly crushed; regular punch downs during fermentation; a few days on skins before basket pressing; 18 months in a combination of new French oak and 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill barrels; matured a further 3 months after blending. 2017 was a very early harvest with lower yields, smaller berries and concentrated flavours in dry conditions.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fresh berry, violets, lavender, fresh prunes, sweet spice
Palate: luscious fruit concentration, good tannin structure, lingering finish
Food Pairing Sicilian fare, hearty red meat dishes, flavoursome vegetable dishes with capers and olives
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Hexberg Road, Wellington, 7655, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 864 1037
Email
Owner
Bosman Adama (Pty) Ltd
Cellarmaster
Corlea Fourie