Three Constantia Wine of Origin 2018

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19.30 / 0,75 l Fl.

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A classic Constantia blend of the three most revered Bordeaux varieties – Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. A cool maritime climate and strict crop control results in perfectly ripened grapes that are hand harvested, meticulously sorted and batch vinified.
  • Attributes

    Gebiet:

    Constantia

    Rebsorte:

    Cuvée

    Kategorie:

    Red wine

    Weincharakter:

    intense & opulent

    Produzent:

    Constantia Glen

    Jahrgang:

    2018

    Füllmenge:

    0,75 l Fl.
  • Complete description

    Vintage Description:

    It's a medium-bodied and well-balanced blend that opens with bright red plum, raspberry and hints of oak spice. A plush and fruit-driven palate offers plenty of berry flavors alongside energetic acidity. Rosemary notes add freshness to the medium finish. (Jesica Vargas - Wine Enthusiast, 1st April 2023)

    wine:

    wine title:

    Three

    wine description:

    A classic Constantia blend of the three most revered Bordeaux varieties – Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. A cool maritime climate and strict crop control results in perfectly ripened grapes that are hand harvested, meticulously sorted and batch vinified.

    country:

    South Africa

    region:

    Coastal Region

    Area:

    Constantia

    Producer:

    Constantia Glen

    Category:

    Red wine

    Weincharakter:

    intense & opulent

    appellation:

    Constantia Wine of Origin

    Glass:

    Bordeaux

    Premiumglass:

    Bordeaux Grand Cru

    Ideal serving temperature (°C), from:

    16

    Ideal serving temperature (°C), up to:

    18

    Ideal drinking maturity (years after harvest) from:

    3

    Ideal drinking maturity (years after harvest) up to:

    7

    food recommendation:

    , Ratatouille, Letscho, Roast saddle of lamb with spicy sauce, Venison steak - spicy prepared, Wild boar ragout, Braised leg of lamb, Roast beef with onions, Spicy grilled pork steak, Roast pork in spicy sauce, Coq au vin, Whole roast goose or duck

    year:

    2018

    Grape variety:

    Cuvée

    Rebsorte(n):

    55% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Franc, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon

    Grape variety abbreviation:

    ME, CF, CS

    Önologe:

    Justin van Wyk

    Ernte:

    The harvest commenced with the first blocks of Merlot and Malbec in March for over 5 weeks until the last block of the Cabernet Sauvignon was processed into the winery in April.

    Ageing:

    In barrels of french oak for 16 months (30% new, 70% second-fill and third-fill).

    Abfüllung:

    Without any fining, but only a light filtration.

    Residual sugar:

    dry

    Residual sugar (g/l):

    5.5

    Alcohol level (%vol):

    14.5

    Säurewert (g/l):

    2.4

    Wine Enthusiast Bewertung:

    90

    Tim Atkin Bewertung:

    92

    Antonio Galloni Bewertung:

    90