Mount Sutherland Nebbiolo 2014

Layers of cherry and truffles. With leather, rose and violet undertones. Leading to a rich, highly extracted palate, with bold, yet ripe tannins and a lengthy finish.


variety : Nebbiolo [ 100% Nebbiolo ]
winemaker : Daniel de Waal
wine of origin : Sutherland-Karoo
analysis : 
type : Red  
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : Grapes originating from the first vineyards in the newly allocated Sutherland-Karoo region. Highest vineyards in South Africa, planted at 1500m above sea level. Coldest wine growing region in South Africa. Vineyard established in 2007 on virgin soils.

in the cellar : Hand-sorted grapes, less than 2.5 tons/ha. Fruit cold soaked for 6 days at 8ºC. Low fermentation temperatures. Aged for 14 months in French oak barrels. Manual punch downs are carried out on a daily basis until fermented dry. Manual Basket press is used – Free run and pressed juice used. All organic practices. Only 400 Bottles total production.

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