Capaia ONE 2019

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

Winemaker

Stephan von Neippberg, Bernabé Strydom, Stephan Potgieter

Main Variety

Petit Verdot

Alcohol

14,5% vol

Type

Red

Style

Dry

Body

Full

Taste

Fragrent

pH

3,65

RS

2,5 g/l

Total Acid

5,5 g/l

Appellation

Philadelphia

TASTING NOTES

Deep garnet. Tea-leaf and dark berry on the rich nose. Grippy on the full palate with dark fruit and plum on the lengthy finish. Made to age.

DESCRIPTION

Accolades

2022 Gilbert & Gaillard – Double Gold

Ageing Potential

Can age up to 10 years from vintage.

Blend Information

30% Petit Verdot, 30% Shiraz, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc

Food Suggestions

This powerful wine matches well with substantial dishes, like braised short ribs, grilled steak and roast venison.

About The Harvest

With a late start to the winter season preceding the 2019 harvest, good rainfall was very much welcomed after a three-year drought. Spring was characterised by big weather fluctuations, but conditions improved with the onset of summer. Temperatures were moderate in December and January, followed by a hot February. Harvesting kicked off a little later than normal. A larger crop than 2018, with promising quality.

In The Cellar

Picked at optimum ripeness, grapes underwent natural fermentation in large French oak fermenters. Following malolactic fermentation, individual vineyards were kept separate for eight months. Using only the free-running juice of the individual vineyards, this blend was carefully created and matured for a further 12 months in French oak barriques.