Technical Analysis
Alcohol
0.5
Residual sugar
22
pH
3.52
Acidity
5.8
Darling Cellars De-alcoholised is a range of varietals where the focus is on fruit-driven, varietal true, value for money wines.
Tasting note
A light yellow with a hint of green in colour; flavours of ripe tropical fruit, yellow peaches and gooseberries are complemented by a fresh acidity and lingering finish.
Origin
South Africa
Variety
Sauvignon Blanc
Malolactic Fermentation
No
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Maggie Immelman
Closure
Screw top
Region
Darling
Vegan
Yes
Vinification details
On arrival at the winery, grapes were crushed and destalked before 14 days’ fermentation at 14-15°C. The grapes and juice were handled reductively to prevent oxidation and lock in fruitiness. Post-fermentation, it was left on the lees for 2 months to add complexity. The wine was then de-alcoholised by way of a gently spun cone technology. This was done under vacuum and at a low temperature to ensure that the product retains its distinctive body, colour and flavour.
Tasting video
Winemaker Pieter-Niel Rossouw presents Darling Cellar’s de-alcoholised range of wines. Watch here.
