Idiom Sangiovese 2012

Name: Idiom Sangiovese 2012
Brand: Idiom
SKU: 40214

Aromatic and romantic. An elegant Stellenbosch Sangiovese with a tantalizing nose and complex mouth feel. Deep red cherry and raspberry fruits are enhanced by notes of cedarwood, tobacco and cloves. Spicy and savoury with a wonderful balance of aromas, tastes and textures.

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variety : Sangiovese [ 100% Sangiovese ]

winery : Idiom Wines

winemaker : Reino Thiart

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 3.0 g/l pH : 3.54 ta : 5.6 g/l

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

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

ageing : This is a wine that will reward cellaring.

in the vineyard : Vineyard - Da Capo, Sir Lowry's Pass, Helderberg

Soils: Granite / Tukulu (decomposed granite) / Table Mountain Sandstone
Aspect: North west
Area: 1.11 Hectares
Trellising: Vertical Shoot Positioning
Irrigation: Drip
Predominant wind: SE Summer / NW Winter
Date of planting: 1999
Clones: SG 1A on 101 / 14 & R110

about the harvest: Balling at picking 25.3° B

in the cellar : The grapes were cold soaked for 4 days prior to fermentation. During fermentation the temperatures were kept at between 22-28°C. Malo-lactic took place in tank, on French oak staves before being matured in 60/40 % French and American 225l oak barrels for 12-14 months.

Date of bottling: 4th February 2014

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