Backsberg Elba 2004

A blend of Malbec – to enhance elegance and length - and some major red varieties associated with vineyards in close proximity to the Mediterranean - Malbec, Mourvedere, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Zinfandel and Viognier. Spicy, floral, potpourri and dark chocolate. A refreshing different blend. The finish is silky due to the addition of Viognier. These cultivars all have completely different characters but all add something special to the blend.

This wine is certainly complex and fairly easy to drink, although a food wine, matching pasta, pizza and other Mediterranean delicatessen.

variety : Malbec [ Malbec, Mourvedere, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Viognier ]
winemaker : Alicia Rechner
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 3.94 g/l  pH : 3.78  ta : 5.50 g/l  
type : Red   wooded
pack : Bottle  

AWARDS
Sante Classic Wine Trophy 2006 - Gold Medal
Veritas 2006 - Bronze
International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2006 - Bronze
Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards 2006 – Bronze

ageing : 2 - 5 years

in the cellar : Barrel fermented: Yes – Separately for 6 months, then blended and left for another 6 months

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