Darling Cellars MCC Brut Rose 2017

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Venter

Main Variety - Grenache

Alcohol - 12.6 %vol

pH - 3.2

RS - 8.3 g/l

Total Acid - 7.1 g/l

SO2 - 20 mg/l

Free SO2 - 80 mg/l

Appellation - Darling

Characteristics

Type - Cap_Classique

Style - Dry

Body - Medium

Taste - Fruity

Accolades

2019 Rosé Rocks - Double Gold

Tasting Notes

This Brut Rosé has a salmon pink colour with an elegant nose. The nose shows a fruity bouquet of strawberries, watermelon, pomegranate and candy floss. The palate has a fresh acidity that results in a clean dry finish.

Blend Information

100% Grenache

Food Suggestions

This stylish MCC will compliment any occasion.

In The Vineyard

Origin: Darling
Cultivar(s): 100% Grenache
Terroir: Medium yellow, non-arid sandy soils with 60% red laterite dominating the sub surface soil.
Vineyard type: Bush Vine, dry land farmed

About The Harvest

Yield: 6 t/ha
Balling at Harvest: 18° B

In The Cellar

Never a fast process, developing our Methodé Cap Classique was no exception to the rule. The Grenache grapes were harvested at optimal ripeness for a MCC, a little higher in acidity and not overripe to preserve the natural acidity and have a low alcohol. Secondary fermentation leads to the buildup of pressure and infusion of bubbles into the wine, making this a stunning, naturally bottle fermented, matured on lees MCC. Definitely wines to look out for, as they are only available from the cellar door and at selected outlets.

Crush and destalk, 14 days fermentation and secondary fermentation in the bottle
Maturation: Kept on the lees for 16 months for a fuller mouth feel, complexity and stable bubbles

Additional Information

We have created some stand-alone premium wines to showcase the diversity of Darling Cellars and the Darling region. All so unique, we couldn’t find a place for them in our 3 core ranges. Definitely wines to look out for, as they are only available from the cellar door.

Other Vintages

Wine	Wine Maker	Main Variety
Darling Cellars MCC Brut Rose 2017	Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Venter	Grenache
Darling Cellars MCC Brut Rose 2016	Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Venter	Grenache