Alto6x Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

About

Alto, situated on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain in the Stellenbosch district, dates back to 1693 when it was part of a much larger farm called Groenriver (Green River), granted to a free burgher by Governor Simon van der Stel. In 1919 the owner of the farm, Hennie Malan, sold off half the land to his brother-in-law and set about planting vines on his remaining portion, focusing exclusively on red varieties. He named the smaller farm Alto, a reference to its altitude (some slopes rise as high as 500m above sea level) and his striving for excellence. Alto has 93 hectares under vines. The trellised vineyards cling to the high granite slopes, ideal for the cultivation of red wine varieties.

Product Features

• Awards: 92 Points James Suckling, 93 Points Tim Atkin, 4.5 Stars Platter, Gold Michelangelo, Terroir Awards - Best Overall Wine, Double Gold Golbert & Gaillard.
• After malolactic fermentation, the wine was racked into first-, second- and third-fill French oak barrels and matured for 18 months.
• Good combination of dark and red fruit flavours. 
• Red cherries, cassis and plum with Helderberg fynbos aromas and a hint of chalky minerality.
• Excellent enjoyed on its own or served with red meat dishes like ostrich kebabs, fillet, lamb casseroles.

Product Specifications

• Alcohol by Volume: 14.8%
• Region: Stellenbosch

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