Nabucco

Great with a prime cut of beef accompanied by a rich sauce. It also complements mature cheeses, dark cacao chocolate and even something sweet

A colder, wetter winter than usual preceded even budding. Cold weather continued until the warmest December in 48 years, followed by a wetter than usual January and February. The greater variation between day and night temperatures positively impacted on grape quality during the ripening period and resulted in a good harvest

18 months maturation period in barrel: 5% in new tight grain French oak, 95% in third fill barrels Bottling on 20 April 2015

Primary fermentation was completed in stainless steel tanks and the cap was macerated with gentle punch downs as well as remontage. The wine was left on the skins for some post fermentation maceration for a further 10-14 days, then underwent malolactic fermentation in 300 liter barrels.

Under the foothills of the majestic Helderberg Mountain in Somerset West, lies Morgenster Estate. Home to award-winning Bordeaux-style wines, small pockets of Italian varieties, and extra virgin olive oils. A pioneering South African estate meticulously cultivated by our Italian father, grandfather and founder, Giulio Bertrand. Where African soil meets Italian flair. His vigour and passion have inspired us to keep innovating with renewed energy and to push Morgenster into a brand-new era of excellence. Sustainably-focused, world-class, remarkable wines and extra-virgin olive oils. Our Estate, it’s part of us. The Bertrand Family