Stellekaya Hercules 2009

Name: Stellekaya Hercules 2009
Brand: Stellekaya
SKU: 35901

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 [ 91% Sangiovese, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Stellekaya Winery

winemaker : Ntsiki Biyela

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 3.9 g/l pH : 3.7 ta : 5.7 g/l

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

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

ageing : 4 to 6 years

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 2009. 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: 12 months in French oak
Bottled: February 2010
Blend: 91% Sangiovese, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon
Production: 4 500 litres

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