Chakana Estate Selection Red 2021 (750ml) Calitzdorp

Chakana Estate Selection Red 2021 (750ml) CalitzdorpChakana is the name of the Southern Cross constellation. Its rotation in the sky throughout the year made it an effective agricultural calendar for the ancient Andean people. Estate Red Blend is from Chakana's Altamira (3,200 ft elevation) and Gualtallary (5,500 ft elevation) vineyards. Deep red color with violet hints. Dark fruits and exotic spices with tobacco and mocha hints. Elegant, well balanced, harmonious, long persistence with chocolate

It offers more cassis and jammy blackberry as well as lots of toasted spice and chocolate notes

flavor and length

it will drink best from 2025-2035

Drink it over the next 3-5 years

rich flavors of dark fruit

BLEND: 100% Sangiovese carefully selected in the oldest vineyards and only of the best harvests

but it certainly has a ton of character

Elevage in stainless steel tanks for 5 - 6 months

Food Pairing Ideal with grilled chicken

We harvested the grapes by night in small batches

Also impressive is the total absence of any sulfurous scents

Sweet Sparkling wine with amazing aroma that combines the sweetness and freshness of ripe Muscat with undertones of acacia