Winery BacksbergElba
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 5 varietals which are the Malbec, the Mourvèdre, the Petit Verdot, the Sangiovese and the Zinfandel.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Elba of Winery Backsberg in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of black fruit, floral or dried fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Elba
Pairings that work perfectly with Elba
Original food and wine pairings with Elba
The Elba of Winery Backsberg matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of fresh sausage, lamb curl or tunisian pasta.
Details and technical informations about Winery Backsberg's Elba.
Discover the grape variety: Malbec
Deep, velvety reds with an intense purple colour, showing aromas of blackberry, black plum, violet, cocoa and gentle spice. Round tannins, fleshy palate, peppery length. Star of Cahors AOC (Côt, Auxerrois) in France and the absolute signature of Mendoza, Argentina (Uco Valley, Luján de Cuyo). A French South-West variety that became the Argentine emblem after its post-phylloxera decline.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Elba from Winery Backsberg are 2006, 0, 2007
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 Western Cape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Destemming
Operation consisting in eliminating the vegetal part of the bunch supporting the berries, its maceration with the must giving a herbaceous taste to the wine.
