Varietals |
Cabernet franc |
Tasting Notes |
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Alcohol |
+-13.5% Vol |
Appearance |
Violet to ruby red |
Aroma |
Black olive, fynbos, spice |
Palate |
Minerality, elegance, finesse, complexity |
Vineyard |
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Altitude |
247-277m |
Soil |
Well-drained soil; good water retention. Important percentage of clay in topsoil |
Yield |
5 tons per hectare (30hl/ha) |
Vinification |
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Maceration |
3-4 days cold maceration before fermentation; +- 3 punch-downs per day |
Fermentation temp |
24-26ºC |
Malolactic fermentation |
In tank |
Maturation |
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Maturation |
Maturation in new and 2nd fill 225ltr French oak barrels for 18 months |
In bottle pre-release |
12 months |
Ageing potential |
7 years and longer |