Stellekaya Boschetto Red 2009

A ripe plumy medium bodied red blend with multiple layers of fruits, soft tannins and lingering finish.

This wine compliments a wide variety of foods and mostly Mediterranean styled meals

variety : Merlot [ 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Sangiovese, 10% Pinotage, 4% Merlot ]
winemaker : Ntsiki Biyela
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 1.98 g/l  pH : 3.77  ta : 5.62 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

ageing : Age for 3 - 6 years

in the vineyard : Situation: North of Stellenbosch
Altitude: 180 meters
Soil Type: Tukulu
Age of Vines: 8 years
Irrigation: Drip Irrigation

about the harvest: 

Grapes was hand picked in full ripeness in March 2009

in the cellar : Must Treatment: cold maceration for 3 days
Fermentation: open micro fermenters
Pressing: basket press
Malolactic Fermentation In the Barrels
Maturation: 14 months
Bottled: December 2010
Production: 10000 litres

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