Sommelier tip
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4,5
Stars
John Platter
premium-wreath
95
Points
Tim Atkin
Sommelier tip
Aromas
blackberry , Sour cherry , Tobacco and Vanilla

🍷 The Vera Cruz Pinotage from Delheim shines in a deep, seductive color and delights with a full-bodied structure complemented by oak barrels.

🍽️ Enjoy this exquisite red wine with braised veal cheeks or game dishes and enhance your culinary experience.

🌍 This outstanding Pinotage from the renowned Stellenbosch region embodies the soul of South Africa and brings its distinctive fruit aromas to your glass.

Vera Cruz Pinotage - Delheim

Vintage

9999
2022
6
12
24
Unit price: 33.58 *
Vera Cruz Pinotage - Delheim
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More information about Vera Cruz Pinotage - Delheim

The Vera Cruz Pinotage from Delheim fills the glass with a strong dark color. The top wine from the house Delheim inspires the nose with fruity aromas of black cherry and mulberry peppered with a hint of chocolate. In the mouth, this South African pours full and juicy, with a dreamy length before closing with the round finish.

The Vera Cruz Pinotage was named after Spatz's (owner) wife, Vera, who tirelessly assists him and has played a significant role in Delheim's success. However, some scoff that the name Vera Cruz, meaning Vera's cross, is an allusion to the toil and drudgery she has had to bear since her marriage to Spatz.

Vinification for the Vera Cruz

Hand harvest in the vineyard. Natural fermentation at low temperatures. The pomace was pumped over several times a day. Aging took place in oak barrels (of which 35% new barrels) for 16 months.

Food recommendation for the Vera Cruz Pinotage

We recommend this red wine from Stellenbosch to braised veal cheeks but also to sauerbraten and game dishes.

Awards for the Pinotage Vera Cruz

  • John Platter: 4,5 stars
  • Tim Atkin: 95 points

Hard facts

premium-wreath
4,5
Stars
John Platter
premium-wreath
95
Points
Tim Atkin
Product type:
Wine category:
Red wine
Wine colour:
Red
Taste:
Aroma:
blackberry , Sour cherry , Tobacco , Vanilla
Mouthfeel/ Texture:
dense
Reverberation / Finish:
long
Occasion and theme:
Gift for good friends , perfect for an evening in front of the chimney , Romantic Dinner
Grape Variety:
Country:
South Africa
Cultivation area:
Coastal Region (ZA)
Subregion:
Stellenbosch (ZA)
Alcohol % ABV:
14
Wine acidity in g/l:
5,9
Residual sugar approx. in g/l:
1,4
Optimal serving temperature in °C:
15 - 18
Cuvée:
monovarietal
Maturation:
small barrel
Finishing details:
French Oak
Maturation time in mon.:
16
storage capacity in years from the vintage year:
8
Quality classification & designations:
W.O. Wine of Origin
Awards:
John Platter Wine Guide - 4.5 Sterne , Tim Atkin Master of Wine - 95 Punkte
Harvesting method:
Manual harvest
Style:
modern , Overseas
Food Pairing:
dark food
Suitable wine glas:
Red wine glass
Recommendation:
Sommelier tip
Bottle size in l:
0,75
Bottle Design & Features:
Burgundy bottle , classic
Closure:
Cork
Allergens and ingredients:
contains sulfites and sulfur dioxide
Distributor:
Joh. Eggers Sohn GmbH - DE-ÖKO-039 - Konsul-Smidt-Str. 8J - 28217 Bremen - Deutschland
PID:
70126-ZA-RW-PI-003-12.3
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