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
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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