Darling Cellars MCC Demi Sec 2017

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Immelman

Main Variety - Chardonnay

Alcohol - 9.7 %vol

pH - 3.27

RS - 38 g/l

Total Acid - 5.2 g/l

Appellation - Darling

Characteristics

Type - Cap_Classique

Style - Semi Sweet

Body - Light

Taste - Fruity

Tasting Notes

Pale golden in color with a unique bouquet of green apples, pineapple, lemon and orange zest. The pleasing mouth showcases notes of biscuit flavours and a delicate touch of sweetness that ends with a crisp and well balanced acidity.

Blend Information

100% Chardonnay

Food Suggestions

This stylish MCC will complement any occasion

In The Vineyard

Medium yellow, non-arid sandy soils with 60% red laterite dominating the sub surface soil.

Vineyard type: Bush Vine, dry land farmed
Yield: 6 t/ha
Balling at Harvest: 18 °B

In The Cellar

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

Other Vintages

Wine	Wine Maker	Main Variety
Darling Cellars MCC Demi Sec 2017	Pieter-Niel Rossouw & Maggie Immelman	Chardonnay