Blaauwklippen Malbec 2022

Name: Blaauwklippen Malbec 2022
Brand: Blaauwklippen
SKU: 51447

Savoury/meaty notes combine with rich plum, cherry pith and blue berry aromas. Lush chocolate and liquorice nuances are supported by smooth, velvet tannins, mid palate weight and a creamy finish.

Savour with beef fillet, Coq au Vin or on its own in front of the fire or slightly chilled (18°C) as a great summer red wine.

variety : Malbec [ 100% Malbec ]

winery : Blaauwklippen Vineyards

winemaker : Narina Cloete

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.11 % vol rs : 2.20 g/l pH : 3.33 ta : 5.50 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full taste : Herbaceous

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

Founded in 1682, Blaauwklippen is one of the oldest wine farms in Stellenbosch. Etched between ancient blue granite boulders on the slopes of mineral-rich mountain soils, we produce authentic wines in harmony with the simplicity of country living.

in the vineyard : Grapes originated from 2 vineyard blocks on our farm: one block on high potential Tukulu soil (planted at 2,5m x 1,4m wide) and the other block on poorer Klapmuts soil (planted at 1,8m x 1.0m), all with Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP) trellis systems. Malbec clones MC26 and MC71 were used and all blocks are under drip irrigation. Annual yield is between 7 and 10 tons/ha.

about the harvest: Handpicked grapes were transported to the cellar where the winemaking process commenced.

in the cellar : Grapes from the different blocks were separately destemmed and whole berry fermented in stainless-steel tanks and French oak casks. Twice daily pump-overs ensured the delicate extraction of tannins. The total time on the skins was 21 days before pressing. Malo-lactic fermentation and maturation followed in 300L French oak barrels for 12months. 27% new oak incorporated.

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