Allesverloren Fine Old Vintage Port-Style Wine

Wine information: Approximately 100 kilometres northeast of Cape Town, lies the Allesverloren estate - renowned for its distinctive red wines. It is the oldest wine estate in the Swartland Wine of Origin district. The history of the estate dates back to between 1696 and 1704, when the governor of the Cape left it to a certain widow named Cloete. This courageous woman was one of the first settlers who ventured into the inhospitable Swartland region. The early settlers were simple people, with only the most limited agricultural equipment and basic necessities to support themselves. In order to purchase tools or attend church, they had to undertake a long and arduous wagon journey along primitive roads to Stellenbosch. It was on their return from one such journey in 1704 that the settlers found their house burnt to the ground and the farm destroyed. Hence the estate's sad name, “Allesverloren”, which means “all is lost”. The estate passed into the hands of the Malan family in 1872 and Allesverloren has gone from strength to strength. Winemaker Danie Malan and his late father, Fanie, were among the wine pioneers of the Swartland, ably demonstrating the outstanding wine-growing potential of what was once considered the breadbasket of the Cape. Allesverloren Port is produced from predominantly Tinta Barocca, Souzao, Pontac and a blend of Malvasia Rey, Tinta Röritz, Tinta Francisca and Touriga Naçional, varieties planted at an altitude of 140 metres above sea level. The trellised vineyards face in a north-south direction and are about 43 years old. The wine is woody and toasty on the nose with nutty and raisin berry undertones. On the palate it is a creamy, soft and multi-dimensional port with full ripe fruits and a lingering finish. The winemaker recommends this Fine Old Vintage with cheese, desserts or simply to be enjoyed on its own.

 
     

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