Terra del Capo Sangiovese 2004

Terra Del Capo Sangiovese has a definite hint of smokiness combined with earthy mineral elements and rich fruit flavours such as prunes, apricots and peaches. This wine has an elegant tannin structure that ends softly with a slightly sweet sensation.

Sangiovese is an ideal companion to Italian cuisine such as tomato based pastas with beef strips, Gorgonzola and rocket leaves as well as pizzas with sundried tomatoes, feta & spinach.

variety : Sangiovese [ 100% Sangiovese ]
winemaker : The Winemaking Team
wine of origin : Franschhoek
analysis : alc : 12.0 % vol  rs : 2.5 g/l  pH : 3.56  ta : 5.7 g/l  
type : Red   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
Veritas 2006 - Bronze
in the vineyard : Location: 33 degrees 53 min 49 seconds (longitude) 19 degrees 0 min 41 seconds (latitude)
Average rain: 1100 mm per annum
Altitude: average of 300m
Soil type: Oakleaf, Sandstone
Rootstock: R 110
Yield: 6 tons per hectare

Sangiovese can thrive in a variety of soils, but it’s best results are achieved in friable shaly clay. The clayey soils and breaking down ancient sea bed make Darling ideal for Sangiovese. The area experiences long dry summers but with cool sea breezes that originate from the cool Atlantic Ocean.

about the harvest: Terra Del Capo Sangiovese is produced from fully ripe grapes picked at 24 Balling.

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