Pella Oukliprant Malbec 2013

Layers of black cherry, pomegranate and plum, enhanced by a soft, velvety texture, with gamey and cocoa undertones.


variety : Malbec [ 100% Malbec ]
winemaker : Daniel de Waal
wine of origin : Coastal Region
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 1.5 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : Riddled with ancient stone artefacts, these vineyards flourish side by side with Acheulean tools, dating back over 40,000 years ago; That is were the name ‘Oukliprant’ is derived from, meaning ‘old stone ridge’.East-facing slope. Yielding 4.5 tons per hectare. Vineyard benefits from a cool microclimate, with deep, weathered granite soils.

about the harvest: 

Hand harvested.

in the cellar : Sorted by hand and destemmed. Harvested periodically to ensure fermentation occurs on skins with a ripe tannin structure. Cold soak for ten days at 9’C and fermented at low temperatures. Manual punch downs are carried out on a daily basis until fermented dry. Manual Basket press is used. Aged for 14 months in predominately French oak barrels.

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