Aslina Wines ‘Umsasane’ 2019

Aslina ‘Umsasane’ 2019

Winemaking

The grapes were handpicked in March 2019 at optimum ripeness. The wine is kept in barrels for 16 months, matured separately in French oak barrels. 20% of the wine in 1st fill barrels, 50% in 2nd fill and 30% in 3rd fill. Bottling date is December 2020.

Tasting Notes

A beautiful deep dark colour. A complex nose with different layers of black fruits, hints of earthiness, black currants and dark chocolate. Good bold structure, soft ripe tannins, good balance of wood, acid and fruit giving this wine a long lingering finish.

Analysis

Alcohol: 14.0 %
Residual Sugar: 1.7 g/l
Total Acidity: 5.9 g/l
pH: 3.47
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch

Special Notes

This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Umsasane is the umbrella tree (Acacia tortilis) that shades and protects and was the nickname of Ntsiki’s Grandmother. The bold structure, smoothness and complexity of this wine reflects the characteristics of Aslina, the Matriarch of the family.