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Bellevue Wine Estate

Bellevue 1953 Pinotage 2017

South Africa, Stellenbosch
Pinotage
Bellevue Eselgraf Chenin blanc 2019
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Description

This wine shows maraschino cherry and plum flavours on the nose, complimented by a silky tannin structure and a lingering finish.

Awards

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Alcohol

14.0%

Analytical data

dry

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Vinification

The grapes were harvested on feb 20th at 25.3°b. fermented at 26 - 28°c for about 4 days. Pumped over 3 times daily during alcoholic fermentation. Malolatic fermentation in barrels. The wine matured in new 225l and 2nd fill 300l fr oak bariques for 18 months.

Vineyard

A cold dry winter, followed by a mild, dry spring and cooler than average summer, created perfect conditions for the development of small berries and highly concentrated wines.

Soil Type

Cartreff, Westleigh

Viticulture

VINIFICATION THE GRAPES WERE HARVESTED ON FEB 20TH AT 25.3°B. FERMENTED AT 26 - 28°C FOR ABOUT 4 DAYS. PUMPED OVER 3 TIMES DAILY DURING ALCOHOLIC FERMENTATION. MALOLATIC FERMENTATION IN BARRELS. THE WINE MATURED IN NEW 225L AND 2ND FILL 300L FR OAK BARIQUES FOR 18 MONTHS.

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