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Alto Cabernet Sauvignon

The pure varietal Cabernet Sauvignon from the Alto Wine Estate located in the Stellenbosch region is a lovely example of South African viticulture. Winemaker Bertho van der Westhuizen selects only the best grapes to produce this wine. The vines grow on soils consisting of decomposed granite, while the subsoils are clay, giving the Alto Cabernet Sauvignon its finesse and intense character.The wine is a deep dark red in colour, indicating its power. The Alto Cabernet Sauvignon offers aromas of dark fruit, cedar wood and spices in its spicy bouquet, along with mineral notes and nuances of dark chocolate. It is rich and concentrated on the palate, with a balanced structure. The fine tannins and the notes of dark fruit make this wine a wonderful taste experience and simultaneously emphasise its prolonged finish.The Alto Cabernet Sauvignon goes beautifully with steaks or roast lamb. It is also an ideal accompaniment to stews and gratins.
Wine type:
Red wine
Taste:
trocken
Vintage:
2017
Ageing Potential:
2027
Region:
Stellenbosch
Country:
Südafrika
Vineyard/Brand :
Grape variety:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol content:
14,5  % by volume
Total acidity:
6,1 g/l
Residual sugar:
2,9 g/l
pH:
3,66
Recommended drinking temperature:
16-18 °C
Filling quantity:
0,75 litres
Allergen:
contains Sulfite
Importeur/Abfüller:
CS International Wine Depot GmbH
Drosselweg 9
26871 Papenburg
Deutschland
Alto Wine Estate

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