Stellekaya Wines
Hercules
Sangiovese Blend from Stellenbosch, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Stellekaya Wines
In the Blaauwklippen Valley, nestled high on the slopes of the Stellenbosch mountains in the Golden Triangle, one finds the Lello Family Estate with eight hectors under vine. Since starting out in 1999, we have focused on producing barrel matured wines from noble red varietals. Stellekaya Wines was founded out of Dave's passion for red wines, a desire to create a unique “New World” brand, and the idea of the adventure it would bring. When Jane joined Dave in 2002, the journey continued and the brand grew. In 2016, Jane took the bold step to the reins of the entire operations from vine to consumer, and she has grown the brand internationally with great success! Today we are proud to produce a portfolio of red wines that typify the Stellenbosch terroir and meet international super-premium quality standards. Our passion remains classic red varieties such as Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, and Sangiovese. The cellar, originally part of a large brandy production house, was converted in 2003 to a 100 ton specialist red production facility. We chose to have the wine cellar separate to the estate, enabling us to live out of town, but be associated with a historic wine production site in Bosman’s Crossing under Papegaaiberg.
Description
A fruit forward Sangiovese with cherry, strawberry, red plum and roasted pepper characters, tinged with some dried rose petal notes. The palate is much more savoury. Notes of roast peppers, leather, and tobacco spice. Gripping tannins, great acidity, and a lingering tobacco finish.
Food Pairing
This wine compliments fresh foods and Mediterranean foods. Anti-pastas or Veal with Parmesan shavings and Truffle Oil.