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