Description
VITICULTURE
Located on a variety of slopes, soils and aspects, the vineyards that bear the fruit for the Kleine Zalze range of wines are exposed to fresh ocean breezes from the Atlantic coast, which lies a mere 15km away. This cool climate yields delicate flavours whilst at the same time providing optimal growing and ripening conditions for our fruit.
WINEMAKING
The various blocks were harvested at optimum ripeness and vinified separately. After de-stemming, the grapes are fermented in a combination of stainless-steel tanks and traditional open-top fermenters. A combination of “punch down” and “pump over” at different stages during fermentation is used for the best possible extraction and to get balance between flavour and tannin levels. Special care was taken not to over extract the wine and maintain density without compromising elegance. After primary fermentation the grapes were gently pressed and transferred to French oak barrels (35% new, 20% second fill and 45% third and fourth fill) for 20 months before final blending.
OAK TREATMENT
Yes.
TASTING NOTE
This wine is a classically structured Cabernet that showcases its provenance. Upfront herbal notes open up in the glass, to reveal intense dark fruit. These flavours follow on the palate with cassis and black cherries being supported by a subtle herbaceous note.
FOOD MATCHING
Steak, roasted and grilled meats.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
ABV: 14.5%
Closure: Cork
Colour: Red
Style: Still wine
Suitable for Vegetarians: No
Suitable for Vegans: No
Organic: Sustainable
Biodynamic: No
