BADSBERG BELLADONNA

CURRENT VINTAGE: 2019

TASTING NOTES
Colour: Deep red
Nose: Blackberry and cassis on the nose
Palate: Blackberry flavours with hints of toffee, vanilla and soft tannins.

BLEND INFORMATION
29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 14% Petit Verdot, 14% Shiraz

IN THE VINEYARD
Climate: Mediterranean
Rainfall: 850mm per year
Soil: Good water holding capacity, dark clay with loose rocks on the surface
Trellis system: Extended Perold
Irrigation: Micro

ABOUT THE HARVEST
When: End of March to the first week in April at 24° – 27° Balling.

IN THE CELLAR
Malolactic fermentation took place in new and second fill American and french medium toast oak barrels and matured for 15 months before bottling.

 FOOD SUGGESTIONS
-Roast Red Meat
-Venison
-Shepard’s Pie

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alcohol – 13.97 %vol
pH – 3.52
RS – 5.4 g/l
Total Acid – 5.8 g/l
Appellation – Breedekloof

CHARACTERISTICS
Type – Red
Style – Dry
Body – Medium
Taste – Fruity

PRODUCTION TEAM
Willie Burger, Henri Swiegers, Jaco Booysen