Deux Frères Fraternité

“Beautiful aromas of prunes and apricots with some hints of mushrooms and forest floor. American oak supports the wine with some ‘sweetness’ of black cherries and vanilla. On the palate it is opulent with soft, ripe tannins and a good acid balance. “.

22,00 IVA incl. /750ml

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Brand

DEUX FRÈRES WINES

VARIETAL

Shiraz/Syrah, Mourvedre

APPELLATION

Sudáfrica / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch

Profile

Semi-dry

ALCOHOL

13.5 %VOL

VOLUME

750 mL

Wine specs

Tasting notes

“Beautiful aromas of prunes and apricots with some hints of mushrooms and forest floor. American oak supports the wine with some ‘sweetness’ of black cherries and vanilla. On the palate it is opulent with soft, ripe tannins and a good acid balance. “.

Wine specs

Chemical Analysis notes

Alc.: 13.5 %VOL
R.S.: 2.6 g/l Temp at Fermentation 17º C
T.A.: 5.7 g/l
pH: 3.47
Skin Contact: Skins are lightly pressed for extra flavour.

Wine specs

Winemaker notes

The vines are planted in narrower rows than what is traditionally the norm for the area. This forces the roots to compete for nutrients and moisture deep in the soil with small roots even penetrating the granite bedrock. 

Deux Frères has a westerly aspect. The canopies of the vines protect the bunch area from the sharp morning sun, but as the day progresses and the sun moves over to the western side, the bunches are exposed to the more mellow afternoon sun. 

The vines are planted in a north south direction allowing the South-Easter wind to move freely through the rows. This cools the grapes down, lengthening the ripening period to achieve optimal ripeness and  acts a giant blow drier, drying any moisture from occasional rain.