Idiom Sangiovese 2011

Name: Idiom Sangiovese 2011
Brand: Idiom
SKU: 40213

A complex wine with tantalizing taste sensations reminiscent of Tuscany. Rich and spicy aromas of cherry, cedar and cinnamon are enhanced by savoury notes of cured meats, berries and toasted nuts. A harmonious balance of aromas, flavours and velvety smooth textures.

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variety : Sangiovese [ 100% Sangiovese ]

winery : Idiom Wines

winemaker : Reino Thiart

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 2.9 g/l pH : 3.72 ta : 5.6 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fragrant wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

in the vineyard : Vineyard - Da Capo, Sir Lowry's Pass, Helderberg

Soils: Granite / Tukulu (decomposed granite) / Table Mountain Sandstone
Aspect: North west
Area: 1.11 Hectares
Trellising: Vertical Shoot Positioning
Irrigation: Drip
Predominant wind: SE Summer / NW Winter
Date of planting: 1999
Clones: SG 1A on 101 / 14 & R110

about the harvest: Balling at picking 25.4°B

in the cellar : The grapes were cold soaked for 4 days prior to fermentation. During fermentation the temperatures were kept at between 22° - 28° C. Malolactic took place in tank, on French oak staves before being matured in 80/20 % French and American 225l oak barrels for 12 - 14 months.

Date of bottling: 4th February 2013

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