Groot Constantia Shiraz 2020
Smooth, earthy and savoury with spice and brambly fruit through to a long and peppery finish.
Rich & Savoury
£23.95
| Producer | Groot Constantia |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Body / Style | Rich & Savoury |
| Grape Blend | 100% Syrah/Shiraz |
| Bottle Size (ml) | 750 |
| % Abv | 14 |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Special Features | Vegan |
| Extra Info | Liquorice, black pepper & smoke |
| Terroir | The soils are predominantly Clovelly and Glenrosa- a gravelly soil with low fertility. |
Groot Constantia Shiraz has savoury notes which are supported by liquorice and black pepper, as well as ripe plums and a hint of smoke. The wine shows beautiful intensity on the palate. The natural acidity adds freshness to the wine, and tannins are soft and approachable.
Groot Constantia is South Africa's oldest estate and one of South Africa's most visited tourist attractions. In 1685 Cape Governor Simon van der Stel built a farm in the foothills of Table Mountain, which he named Constantia. Groot Constantia received world acclaim from Napoleon, Bismarck and King Louis Philippe of France who was the biggest single buyer of Groot Constantia wines. They had to sell to the Cape government after phylloxera ravaged the vineyards. Now, the total estate covers 165 hectares of which 87 hectares are planted, at an altitude of 60 to 280 metres above sea level. The climate is generally cool resulting in complex and balanced wines.
The vineyards are tucked in the steep valley on the eastern side of Table Mountain. The climate is Mediterranean with cooling breezes from the Atlantic Ocean encouraging balance and complexity in the grapes. The average rainfall is approximately 1,100 mm per annum. The climate, combined with the cool southern slopes and deep mountain soils provide the ideal setting for the making of these top quality wines.
The grapes were handed picked at 25°C Balling and fermented in open tanks. A post- fermentation maceration lasted for approximately four weeks. The wines were then matured for 14 months in 24% new French oak, 42% in second passage, 30% in third passage and 4% in fourth passage oak, which added complexity to the resulting wine.
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