Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
R300,00
Colour: Polished crimson.
Bouquet: Pure cassis, dark plum and layered smoky minerality with crushed black rock, Helderberg fynbos and hints of cinnamon spice.
Taste: Silky smooth red and black cherries with a graphite edge. A firm tannin structure with complexity, poise and depth to age beautifully.
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In the cellar
The grapes were harvested by hand at the end of March at 24.5 - 25º Balling. After destalking and crushing, the mash was fermented in stainless steel tanks at 25º to 27ºC, using selected yeast cultures. The juice was separated from the skins after 12-18 days. After malolactic fermentation, the wine was racked into first-, second- and third-fill French oak barrels and matured for 18 months.
In the vineyard
This wine is made from grapes of North West-facing vines, between 6 and 12 years old, that grow in decomposed granite and clay subsoils situated at
altitudes of 200m to 400m above sea level. The vines on the higher slopes are fanned by the cooling maritime breezes from nearby False Bay. A seven-wire Perold trellising system is used, which yielded an average of 8 tons per hectare.
Ageing
18 months
Cultivar
Cabernet Sauvignon
Food Pairing
Excellent served with red meat dishes like ostrich, beef fillet or lamb chops. It is also a great accompaniment to game fish like yellowtail or tuna.
