Nederburg Ingenuity Red Blend Sangiovese / Barbera / Nebbiolo Blend

Wine information: Tradition and talent blend with passion, precision and patience at Nederburg, where classically structured wines are made with vibrant fruit flavours. Nederburg’s hallmark combination of fruit and finesse continues to be rewarded around the world. Ingenuity is Nederburg’s platform for innovation and houses exciting new blends made from lesser-known varietals or those combined in interesting new ways. As the name Ingenuity suggests, Nederburg’s new showcase ensemble of novel blended wines is an expression of skilled and inventive winemaking intended to explore new pleasures of taste. The Ingenuity Red Blend is made from a blend of Sangiovese (45.5%), Barbera (45.5%) and Nebbiolo (9%).The Sangiovese grapes were sourced from dryland vineyards in the Groenekloof ward in Darling, the source of some of the country’s leading quality grapes. The Barbera grapes were sourced from the cool-climate area of Durbanville, and the Nebbiolo grapes from the high slopes of Simondium. All the fruit was hand-harvested. Medium-sized barrels were used to impart a gentle wood influence. The wine was racked twice, first after three months and then again, after 12 months, when the blend was composed. The blend itself spent an additional eight months in wood. After gentle fining, the wine was bottled and received no filtration. The Ingenuity is a bright, ruby colour with flashes of red garnet. The nose has romas of spice, ripe blackberry, cherry and plum with a hint of liquorice. The palate has spice and ripe fruit characteristics which combine on the palate of this muscular wine with fresh tannins but a subtle oaking. Supple, elegant yet full-flavoured, the finish is long and lingering. Excellent served with saucy dishes made from a reduction of fresh tomatoes, with finely sliced rare beef, Italian cured meats or charcuterie.

 
     

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