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The Mentors Nebbiolo 2017

South Africa, Stellenbosch
Nebbiolo
Laborie Method Cap Classique Brut Rosé
Roodeberg Red 2021
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Description

This full-bodied wine explodes with aromas of rose petals, red cherries and raspberries with hints of lavender. The palate is focussed with an undertone of cloves, dried fruit and leather. The grippy tannin structure and zippy acidity is well integrated and delivers an intense, lasting finish

Awards

90 pts Decanter Points

93 pts Tim Atkin

Alcohol

14.0%

Analytical data

dry

1.87 g/l residual sugar
7.07 g/l acidity
3.2 pH

Winemaker

Izele Van Blerk

Vinification

Grapes were harvested at optimal ripeness and hand sorted in the cellar to ensure only the best fruit was used for fermentation. After two days of cold maceration the juice was inoculated with a selected yeast strain. Alcoholic fermentation lasted approximately six days and during this time, the wine was pumped over every four hours. It was pressed, then settled and transferred to barrel for malolactic fermentation. The wine was then racked and cleaned, and returned to barrel for maturation. After 12 months the best wines were selected to mature for a further 24 months. In total over the 36-month maturation period, the wine was racked twice. This wine is truly about selecting the best-of-the-best.

Maturation

The wine spent 36 months in 2nd and 3rd fill 500L French oak barrels and 24 months in bottle before release

Food Pairing

Enjoy on its own or with beef Tenderloin, braised duck, wild mushrooms and aged Gouda.

Bottling

Size: 0.750l
GTIN: 06002323023333
Closure: Natural cork

Packaging

Bottles per case: 6
GTIN: 06002323023340

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