Wines of Brocha One Man Band Red
A full-bodied red wine bursting with peppery spice, bramble and black cherry fruit, ideal with hearty red meats
Wines of Brocha One Man Band Red, Elgin, South Africa. This still, dry red wine is a unique blend of Petit Verdot and Syrah with other varietals, reflecting the best of Brocha vineyards. Traditional vinification includes wild fermentation, extended maceration, and 16-18 months ageing in 500L French oak barrels, with 20-25% new oak. It offers cool climate peppery spice, bramble and black cherry fruit, complemented by grippy tannins. An excellent full-bodied red, it pairs perfectly with rich, hearty red meat dishes. This wine is vegan and vegetarian friendly.
75.0CL , 13.5% ABV , Vintage: 2021
Vinification
Vinification is very traditional. Hand harvested, before being destemmed and sorted on a vibrating table, the grapes were destemmed and not crushed. Once wild fermentation had started the skin cap was softly punched down 2 times per a day to achieve desired extraction. Post fermentation the wines underwent extended maceration; the wines were tasted regularly in order to assess the extraction level and when to press-off. Once pressed off, the wines undergo spontaneous malolactic fermentation in barrel where they were aged for 16 to 18 months, in 500L French oak barrels, of which 20 to 25% is new oak.
Flavour profile
This full-bodied red wine offers a cool climate peppery spice, with layers of bramble and black cherry fruit, complemented by a firm structure.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 16-18°C, decanting for an hour before serving is recommended.