Chakalaka
Aromas of clove and subtle white pepper followed by plum with hints of elegant spice. A luscious and rich palate followed by smooth, integrated oak and well balanced tannins.
5,334 Ft 750 ml
9 in stock
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
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| Style | |
| Évjárat |
| Region | Cape West Coast, |
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| Grape Varieties | 36% Mourvèdre 22% Syrah 13% Carignan 11% Grenache 9% Tannat 9% Petite Sirah |
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| Alcohol Percentage | 13.7 % |
| Ph | 3.41 |
| Acidity | 6.01 g/L |
| Litre Price (HUF) | HUF 11853 / Litre |
In the Cellar
The grapes were hand-harvested, destalked and lightly crushed, where after it was fermented in open concrete fermenters (‘kuipe’). Manual punch downs were done during fermentation. The wines were then racked off and sent to barrel for malolactic fermentation and further ageing. Each wine component for the blend was matured in seasoned French and American oak for 12 months before blending occurred. The last step allowed for further maturation of the final wine in the same old oak barrels.
About the winery: Spice Route
The new age of the Swartland commenced in 1997 when Charles Back stumbled across an old Tobacco farm, Klein Amoskuil. Bewildered by the quality of grapes in a region better known for its wheat and rolling fynbos hills, the potential was obvious, so Charles set forth to acquire the farm and study its soils and extreme climate. Hence Spice Route Winery was born. Spice Route hand-crafted wines have been brought from the Swartland to the Spice Route Destination in Paarl, to be enjoyed by all.
