Il Sovrano

Pairs exceptionally well with slow-braised beef, roasted lamb, game dishes (e.g., venison), aged hard cheeses (e.g., Pecorino, aged Gouda), and mushroom risotto.

Sourced from premium Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Sangiovese blocks with sandy topsoils and clay subsoils mixed with quartz and ferricrete ("koffieklip") for concentration. Yields are tightly controlled (6–8 ton/ha), with strict green harvesting and removal of underripe or green berries. 2022 marked the first inclusion of Sangiovese, grown on sandier parcels requiring careful water-stress management.

Aged 22 months in French oak barrels. Oak type unspecified; presumably a mix of new and seasoned French oak typical for Bordeaux-style blends.

All grapes underwent meticulous double hand-sorting (whole-bunch, de‑stem, then berry sort), followed by gentle crushing and a 5-day cold soak in stainless steel. After alcoholic fermentation, free-run juice was drained, solids pressed, and all fractions matured separately in French oak barrels for 22 months. Bottled in December 2023.

Time at Baccō is a slow rhythm, gently flowing like the seasons. Just as the life cycle of the vine cannot be rushed, creating any rare work of art requires patience. We believe that true wellbeing lies in synergy with nature, nurturing our environment and savouring its gifts. Our wines are made with this mindful, unhurried approach, to be generous and engage all the senses. Baccō is a family inspired project borne from Nathan Jankelowitz’s passion for the art of producing premium quality wines. Long inspired by the opulence of the Super Tuscan region, Nathan dreamt of bringing this holistic, experiential brand of luxury to South African wine lovers. A dream that has now become a magnificent reality.