Stories Cinsaut 2019

Stories Cinsaut

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VINTAGE:  2019

WINE OF ORIGIN:  Swartland

WINE ELABORATION:  

Manual harvesting of bush vine vineyards. After destemming the fermentation were maintained at a controlled temperature (24-26 °C) in an open-top tank. Pump-overs and rack & returns were done 4 times daily until fermentation reached 10°B, from then only once a day to promote freshness.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Varietal composition:  100% Cinsaut

Type of wine:  Red

Geographical location:  Swartland

Vineyard:  Bush vines, 5ton/ha

Alcohol:  13,06%

Total acidity:  5.6 g/l

pH:  3.43

Volatile acidity:  0,48 g/l

Residual sugar:  2.8 g/l

TASTING NOTES:  

The perspective with this wine was to express the fresh red fruit characteristic of Cinsaut with very subtle and accessible tannins/extract. Aromas of red fruit, almost strawberry like were not overpowered with secondary oak flavours and for that reason it was matured for only 6 months in older 225lt barrels.

SERVING SUGGESTION:  

Most enjoyable with pasta and mild cheeses or to enjoy on its own.

ACCOLADE: 

2019 Young Wine Cinsaut Champion, Michelangelo Double Gold Award 2019