in the vineyard : Vineyard: Supplementary irrigation, 2 different vineyards were used
The vineyards are situated on the foothills of Kasteelberg on weathered shale (Glenrosa) soils. Pruning and canopy management is done to promote flavour development in the fruit. Supplementary irrigation is applied at the right stages to ensure a balanced crop that ripens to perfection. Bunch removal at veraison produces moderate yields (10 ton / hectare) of premium grapes. Ripening is monitored closely and picking is done at optimal ripeness.
Production: 10 – 12 ton per hectare
in the cellar : Grapes harvested early in the morning, given cold maceration at 10ºC for 2 days with regular pump overs. After fermentation started spontaneously was pumped over 3 times a day, one rack and return was done. Fermentation temperature never exceeded 27ºC. After alcoholic fermentation left on the skins for 5 days before pressed. Free run and press juice was added together. Malolactic fermentation was done with French oak. After MLF racked and matured 6 months in the tank before stabilised and bottled.