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De Toren Délicate

The De Toren Délicate is an elegant, fresh red wine cuvée from the South African wine estate De Toren, which is known for precise, balanced wines with a clear style. The nose reveals fine aromas of roses and ripe strawberries. On the palate, the wine presents itself with a medium body, juicy fruit and very gentle, well-integrated tannins. The finish is balanced and pleasantly soft.

The cuvée of Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot is carefully matured to preserve freshness and balance. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon mature for around twelve months in multiple French oak barrels, while the Malbec is matured in stainless steel tanks to preserve the primary fruit.

Thanks to its low tannin content, De Toren Délicate is intended for immediate consumption. It is ideal as an aperitif and should be served slightly chilled at around 11 to 13 °C. A short aeration before drinking emphasizes the aromatic clarity.

As a food companion, this red wine goes particularly well with Spanish tapas, light salads and cheese and cold meat platters. A versatile red wine for uncomplicated enjoyment.

Wine type:
Red wine
Taste:
trocken
Region:
Stellenbosch
Country:
Südafrika
Vineyard/Brand :
Alcohol content:
14,0  % by volume
Total acidity:
4,9 g/l
Residual sugar:
2,3 g/l
pH:
3,46
Recommended drinking temperature:
11-13 °C
Filling quantity:
0,75 litres
Allergen:
contains Sulfite
Caloric value per 100 ml:
344 kJ / 82 kcal
Ingredients:
GTIN/EAN:
6009655453562
Importer:
Joh. Eggers Sohn GmbH
Konsul-Smidt-Str. 8 J
28217 Bremen
De Toren Private Cellar

Im Jahre 1991 erwarben Emil und Sonette den Dulk, die Eigentümer von de Toren, die ersten 7 Hektar Reben und bereits zwei Jahre später weitere 17 Hektar, die heute die Grundlage für die hervorragenden Weine bilden. Die Weinberge liegen auf dem Polkadraai Hills, von denen man ganz  Stellenbosch überblicken kann. Die Reben stehen auf einer Höhe zwischen 100 und 200 Metern und werden im Süden von der False Bay und im Westen vom Tafelberg eingeschlossen. Das begünstigt eine kühlende südöstliche Windströmung, die ein perfektes Mikroklima für die Trauben schafft.

De Toren produziert lediglich zwei Weine aus den fünf Bordeaux Rebsorten Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon und Petit Verdot. Der Fokus liegt auf dem Erreichen der größtmöglichen Komplexität jeder einzelnen Rebsorte und jedes einzelnen Weinbergs.

De Toren hat sich ganz der Stilistik der Bordeauxweine verschrieben, indem man Weine entwickelt die das Bordeaux Konzept mit dem unverwechselbaren des Südafrikanischen verbindet. Dieses Streben wurde unter anderem 2011 mit der Auszeichnung „New World Winery of the Year“ des Wine Enthusiast Magazine belohnt.

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