Idiom Malbec 2020

R300.00

A small production, occasional, limited release of malbec. A rich, medium-bodied wine with purple plum and blackcurrant aromas. Evolving flavours of tobacco and juicy brambleberries are supported by velvety tannins and a long lingering finish. A bright, fruity and fresh malbec. Decanting recommended. Try with steak, pork or lamb topped with a pepper, sage, chimichurri or creamy mushroom sauce.

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Additional information

Cultivar

Malbec

Vintage

2020

Wine of Origin

Stellenbosch

Provenance

Vineyard – Da Capo, Sir Lowry’s Pass, Helderberg

Date of Bottling

26 January 2024

Analysis

pH 3.73
Total acidity 5.8 g/l
Residual sugar 1.8g/l
Alcohol 13.5 %

Vinification Details

The grapes were cold-soaked for 4 days prior to fermentation. During fermentation, the temperatures were kept between 22-28°C. Malo-lactic took place in barrel before being matured in 60/40% French and American 225l oak barrels for 12-14 months.