Black Elephant Vintners Amistad Syrah 2023
- Black Elephant Vintners
- red wine - dry
- South Africa - Swartland
- Shiraz/Syrah
- John Platter: 4 Stars / 86 Points
- Tim Atkin 2024: 93 Points
- Winemagazine South Africa 2024: 92 Points
€36.50*
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Information about "Black Elephant Vintners Amistad Syrah 2023"
The grapes were hand-harvested and cooled overnight. The following day, they were destemmed, carefully sorted, and transferred to cement fermentation vessels or Foudre for fermentation. No crushing took place, and 15-25% of whole bunches were added for fermentation. Thirty mg/l SO2 was introduced, with no additional chemicals used. The must was macerated for 3-4 days before spontaneous fermentation commenced, lasting 7-12 days at a maximum of 28 °C. Daily hand mixing ensured optimal extraction of color, flavor, and tannins. A brief post-fermentation maceration softened the tannins, followed by pressing in an old basket press. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation and aging for 12 months in a combination of Foudre and cement, with the final blend resting for an additional 3 months prior to bottling, without fining and with light filtration.
| Main grape varietal: | Shiraz/Syrah |
|---|---|
| Taste: | dry |
| Wine region: | Swartland |
| bottle closure: | cork |
| bottle size [liter]: | 0,75 |
| country of origin: | South Africa |
| free SO₂ content [mg/l]: | 35 |
| ratings: | John Platter 4 Sterne, Tim Atkin 93/100, Winemag 92/100 |
| single varietal / blend: | mono varietal |
| vinification and maturation: | Barrique |
| vintage: | 2023 |
| wine type: | red wine |
| Alcohol concentration [Vol%]: | 13.34 |
|---|---|
| Residual sugar [g/l] | 2.32 |
| SO2 Content [mg/l] | 90 |
| free SO2 Content [mg/l] | 35 |
| pH-value | 3.8 |
| Acid content [g/l] | 5.21 |
| Ingredients | Trauben, Konservierungsstoff (Sulfite) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 79 kcal / 328 kj |
| Carbs | 1.3 |
| Sugar | < 0.5 |
| Fat | < 0.5 |
| saturated Fat | < 0.1 |
| Salt | < 0.01 |
| Nutrition allergens | enthält Sulfite |
| Legal drinking age | 16 |
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| Distributor | Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf |
| Grape varietals | Shiraz/Syrah |
| Serving temperature [°C] | 16.-18 °C |
| Storable up to (at perfect conditions) | 2032 |
| Winemaker | Jacques Wentzel |