Winery Axe HillCape Ruby
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The Cape Ruby of the Winery Axe Hill is in the top 0 of wines of Calitzdorp.
Details and technical informations about Winery Axe Hill's Cape Ruby.
Discover the grape variety: Vien de Nus
Soft, fruity reds with a moderate ruby hue, smooth tannins and an airy palate with fresh acidity; signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), gentle spices and alpine floral notes. Elegant high-altitude style. Star of the Valle d'Aosta Nus DOC, a typical expression of the Aosta Valley terroir. Native Italian black grape, grown almost exclusively around the village of Nus.
Informations about the Winery Axe Hill
The Winery Axe Hill is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Calitzdorp to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Calitzdorp
South African Port Wine capital (Klein Karoo, Route 62, deep alluvial red soils, microclimates under Indian Ocean breezes): Tinta Barroca, Touriga Nacional and Tempranillo as Portuguese signature reds and fortified kings — Cape Port profile of intensity and depth, concentrated dark fruits, spicy notes, enveloping sweetness. Fragrant dry Calitzdorp blend. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz and Pinotage as complement. References Boplaas, De Krans, Axe Hill.
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: Anthocyanins
Phenolic compounds present in the skin of grapes that give colour to red wines during maceration.
