Barbera 2015
Rich blackberry fruit with a hint of coffee, spices and truffles. The palate is medium bodied and supple with rounded tannins and lingering finish of French oak barrel maturation.
| VARIETAL | 100 % Barbera |
| ORIGIN | Western Cape |
| SOIL TYPES | Glenrosa & Sandstone |
| CLIMATE | Moderate Mediterranean |
| AGE OF VINES | 15 years |
| VINEYARD AREA | 10 ha |
| YIELD PER HECTARE | 8 ton/ha |
| TRELLISED | Extended 6 wire Perold |
| IRRIGATION | Supplementary |
| CLONE | BP1A |
| HARVEST DATES | mid March |
| DEGREE BALLING AT HARVEST | 22°B |
| VINIFICATION | Fermented in stainless steel tanks at 24°C for 10 days. Post fermentation and cold soaking |
| MATURATION | 38% in new French oak and 62% in second and third fill French oak barrels for 12 months |
| AGING | 1 – 8 years |
| TECHNICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Density | 0.9917 |
| Alcohol | 14.42 % |
| pH | 3.49 |
| Residual Sugar | 3.0 |
| Total Acidity | 6.1 |
| FSO2 | 23 |
| TSO2 | 73 |
SERVING SUGGESTION
Beef / Game roasts or casseroles.
AWARDS
Veritas 2017 – Gold
Michelangelo 2017 – Gold
Platters SA Wine Guide 2017 – Four Star
Michelangelo 2016 – Silver
Michelangelo 2015 – Grand D’or Double Gold
Platters SA Wine Guide 2016 – Four Star
Veritas 2015 – Silver
Platters SA Wine Guide 2015 – Four Star
Michelangelo 2014 – Grand D’or Double Gold
Veritas 2014 – Gold
Winemakers Choice 2013 – Diamond Award
Veritas 2013 – Silver
Platters SA Wine Guide 2014 – Four Star
Veritas 2012 – Silver
Michelangelo 2012 – Gold