Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.6 g/L
pH 3.68
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barocca
Touriga Nacional78%
Tinta Roriz20%
Tinta Barocca2%
Region Calitzdorp
Soil Red clay
Brix at Harvest 24.5°
Fermentation Vessels Open Fermenters, Concrete Tanks
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French
Production Details Selected grapes were handpicked at 24.5 Balling. Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barocca grapes were vinified separately in open fermenters until fermentation stopped. Skins were then pressed and the wine underwent malolactic fermentation in concrete tanks. After malolactic fermentation the wine matured in new, 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill French oak barrels for 12 months. After ageing, the best barrels were selected and the final blend was made from these barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: raspberry, prunes, mulberries, dark chocolate, spice
Palate: violets, dark fruit, savoury notes, integrated oak
Food Pairing venison, ostrich steak, ostrich pies, roasted leg of lamb, beef fillet