Backsberg Elbar 2005

A blend of Malbec – to enhance elegance and length – and some major red varieties associated with vineyards in close proximity to the Mediterranean – Syrah, Mourvedre, Zinfandel and Sangiovese. Spicy, floral, potpourri and dark chocolate. A refreshingly 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 [ 23% Malbec, 22% Mourvedere, 22% Sangiovese, 22% Syrah, 6%, Merlot, 5% Zinfandel, 5% Viognier ]
winemaker : Alicia Rechner
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 15.01 % vol  rs : 3.2 g/l  pH : 3.6  ta : 5.8 g/l  
type : Red   wooded
pack : Bottle  

AWARDS
2007 Decanter World Wine Awards - Bronze Medal

ageing : 2 - 8 years

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