Stellekaya Hercules 2008

Name: Stellekaya Hercules 2008
Brand: Stellekaya
SKU: 34748

A medium bodied wine with layers of dry, red fruits and hints of dried cherry tomatoes. A well balanced wine with good acidity. Enjoyable slightly chilled.

variety : Sangiovese [ 50% Sangiovese, 25% Merlot , 25% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Stellekaya Winery

winemaker : Ntsiki Biyela

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 2.3 g/l pH : 3.53 ta : 5.6 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium taste : Herbaceous wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

Inspired by the constellation Hercules, the giant red is Rasalgethi Hercules is known as “the Hero” after completing “the twelve labours

in the vineyard : Site: North of Stellenbosch
Altitude: 180 metres
Soil Type: Tukulu (Decomposed Granite)
Age of Vines: 8 Years
Irrigation: Drip Irrigation
Climate: Cool Climate

about the harvest: Grapes were hand picked at full ripeness in early March 2008. The yield was approximately 8 tons per ha.

in the cellar : Maceration: cold Soaked for 3 days
Fermentation: open micro fermenters
Pressing: basket pressed
Malolactic fermentation: in the barrel
Maturation: Barrel matured for 10 months in French oak
Bottled: February 2009
Blend: 50% Sangiovese, 25% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon
Production: 4 500 litres

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