{"product_id":"altorouge750ml-23213","title":"AltoRouge750ml","description":"\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt; The 2022 Vintage released in 2024 marks an extraordinary milestone as we celebrate the release of our 100th consecutive vintage of Alto Rouge. This iconic vintage is a blend of 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Shiraz, 12% Cabernet franc and 2% Petit Verdot. The nose shows beautiful aromas of succulent plum, crushed blackberry and dry fig.\u0026lt;em\u0026gt; \u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;WINEMAKER’S COMMENTS\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Colour: Deep garnet colour, dense and alluring with a cerise, crimson rim.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Bouquet: Dense autumn fruit and fynbos edge, with hint of charcuterie.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Taste: Notes of succulent plum, crushed blackberry and dry fig are at the fore, while the complexity of classic grape cultivars allow for intricate flavours of pine-needle and graphite to join the fruit in an interwoven whole. Tannins are plush and beguiling, yet muscular and firm, ensuring life-affirming freshness in structure, as well as the proven ageabiity of Alto Rouge from a fine vintage.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Food pairing: Perfect on its own or with roast chicken, pork belly and grilled beef. This wine also pairs well with matured cheese such as Cheddar and Edam and is a lovely accompaniment to creamy pasta dishes like wild mushroom risotto or alfredo.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;WINEMAKING\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The 4 grape varieties used to make up this blend ripen at different times and were harvested at 24° to 26° Balling. Each varietal was vinified separately and fermented on the skins for over seven days at 25° to 27°C in closed stainless-steel tanks. The fermenting mash was pumped over several times a day. After malolactic fermentation the component wines were aged for 18 months in a combination of first-, second- and third-fill barriques, of 90% French and 10% American oak, before the desired blend was made.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;WINEMAKER: Bertho v. d. Westhuizen\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;APPELLATION: Stellenbosch\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;GRAPE VARIETALS: 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Shiraz, 12% Cabernet franc, 2% Petit Verdot.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45131267145910,"sku":"23213","price":5.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/1251\/9862\/files\/altorouge750ml_23213_01_89cec3c6_4ae375bc-00df-43dd-90b9-d725f5e329bb.jpg?v=1779095667","url":"https:\/\/noblebottle.com\/products\/altorouge750ml-23213","provider":"noblebottle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}