Excelsior Merlot 2023, South Africa

The Real Wine Co Verified independent store

→

Grapes are harvested by hand for greater quality control. The wines are immediately destemmed but not crushed. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for a period of 7 d ays at a temperature of between 28 and 32 degree Celsius. Aerated racking was done twice daily to ensure a clean ferment and soft tannins. The grapes are gently pressed in a bladder press, after which malolactic fermentation is completed in the tank. 45% of the total wine was aged in a mixture of French and American oak for a period of 6 months, whilst the remaining wine was aged in stainless steel tanks. Show more