Groot Constantia Grand Constance 2012

Name: Groot Constantia Grand Constance 2012
Brand: Groot Constantia
SKU: 36515

The wine has an intense liquid amber colour. On the nose the wine has typical Muscat characteristics and is enhanced by nuances of pears, apricots, peaches, rose petals and nuts. A crisp acidity balances out the sweetness perfectly.

variety : Muscat de Frontignan [ 100% Red and White Muscat de Frontignan ]

winery : Groot Constantia Estate

winemaker : Boela Gerber

wine of origin : Constantia

analysis : alc : 12.10 % vol rs : 139.42 g/l pH : 3.95 ta : 6.6 g/l

type : Dessert style : Sweet body : Medium taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Cork

AWARDS

2007 Juliet Cullinan Wine Connoisseur's Awards - Second: Dessert Wine
2007 Decanter World Wine Awards â€“ Bronze Medal

ageing : This wine has amazing ageing potential but can also be enjoyed at a young age.

in the vineyard :

Climate: Mediterranean climate with cool breezes from the Atlantic Ocean. Average rainfall of 1100mm per annum.

Soil type: Cartref, Longlands, Kroonstad

Viticulture: The wine comes from a block right next to the famous Manor House at 80m to 90m above sea level. The slope is south east facing with a yield of the Muscadel is 9.0 t/ha.

about the harvest: The semi-sun dried Muscat d’Frontignan bunches was harvested at the end of April.

in the cellar : Patience is a virtue when producing a wine with nectar so sweet. Fermentation started on the skins to extract maximum flavour and aromas and was completed in 3rd and 4th fill French oak. After fermentation the wines were racked and put back into the barrels to mature for another 24 months.

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