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De Toren Fusion V 2021
De Toren Private CellarThis deep red wine smells of blackberries and blueberries with hints of spices, coffee and cedar. The first taste is of concentrated ripe red fruit and firm but refined tannins. The finish is intense and long with beautiful and elegant wood tones.
Appellation
Stellenbosch
Grape variety
cabernet sauvignon, malbec, petit verdot, merlot, cabernet franc
Style
Powerful & Robust
Format
750 ml
Available
€48.95
The winemaker
| Winemaker | Country | Region |
|---|---|---|
| De Toren Private Cellar | South Africa | Stellenbosch |
About the winemaker
One of the most striking wine companies in South Africa is without doubt De Toren Private Cellar, founded by Emil den Dulk and Albie Koch. A wine company, which has made a name for itself with red wines based on the five grape varieties from Bordeaux. Emil retired and handed the company over to new owners. Albie Koch now runs the daily operations together with the owners. The various wines from the hand of winemaker Charles Williams are known for their complexity, aging potential, accessibility and, of course, towering quality. Since they work with gravity, the wines have a different tannin structure and can be used in gastronomy in their youth. However, the wines also benefit from several years of cellar storage.
Vineyard management
Practising organics
Details
| Vineyard | The people at De Toren are accused by some critics of obsessive vineyard management. It can't go far enough for us. Before starting De Toren, Emil did extensive research on the terroir. The vineyards are located at 170 to 200 meters above sea level and roughly 7 different soil types can be distinguished. The type of vine and even clone is tailored to each soil type. As a result, there are a total of 18 different clones of the 5 grape varieties that have been planted. The cooling breeze from the sea, called Zipper, ensures perfect harmony and contributes to the perfect ripening of the fruit. |
|---|---|
| Vinification | The wine undergoes a traditional red vinification and then spends 12 months in oak barrels. After the wood aging, the wine is blended and bottled. At De Toren, gravity is used entirely to move the wine through the cellar. From pressing to bottling, gravity is used. |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Ageing potential | 10 years and more after harvest |
| Alcohol percentage | 14.5% |
| Closure | Natural cork |
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