Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.93%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.39
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Malbec
Malbec100%
Drinking Window 8-10 years
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Tukulu (decomposed granite)
Elevation 180.0 meters
Vine Age 10 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Micro Fermenters
Maceration 3 days
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225 liters
Bottling Date July 2019
Production Details Grapes were handpicked at full ripeness in February 2017. Yield was approximately 5.3 ton per ha. Must treatment: cold maceration for 3 days. Fermentation: open micro fermenters. Pressing: basket pressed. Malolactic fermentation: in the barrel. Maturation: 27 months in a blend of differing age French Oak 225 liters. Production: 2,520 liters.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black cherry, plum, molasses, black pepper, gravel
Palate: black cherry, plum, molasses, black pepper, gravel
Food Pairing beef empanadas, smoky cured beef, spaghetti bolognese
▸ Sources (1)
Producer Information
Website
Address
Bosmans Crossing, 11 Distillery Road, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 82 894 4764
Email
Owner
Dave and Jane Lello
Cellarmaster
Jane Lello