Winery BacksbergDry Red
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Dry Red from the Winery Backsberg
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Dry Red of Winery Backsberg in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Dry Red of Winery Backsberg in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Dry Red
Pairings that work perfectly with Dry Red
Original food and wine pairings with Dry Red
The Dry Red of Winery Backsberg matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with mustard, lamb curl or rack of lamb with herbs.
Details and technical informations about Winery Backsberg's Dry Red.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Dry Red from Winery Backsberg are 0, 2016
Informations about the Winery Backsberg
The Winery Backsberg is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 52 wines for sale in the of Paarl to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Paarl
South African star at the foot of the granite rock (60 km north of Cape Town): Shiraz reigns in reds — powerful and sun-soaked with notes of blackberry, plum, black pepper, spices and a smoky touch, sturdy tannins. Structured Cabernet and Pinotage complement. Chenin Blanc king of whites — ample and lively with notes of honey, yellow fruit, candied citrus and white flowers, age-worthy acidity. Renowned Rhône-style blends.
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: Brilliant
Said of a very limpid robe whose reflections shine strongly in the light.
