Alto Stellenbosch 1693

This wine is a true expression of the high altitude, north facing slopes and the added advantage of a cooling sea breeze, adding complexity to this iconic wine.
A rich blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot, aged for 18 months in French oak, the Alto 1693 has juicy red fruit and soft violets on the nose rounded off with spiciness. The wine is well integrated with a seamless tannin structure, embodied by mulberries and pepper, finished off with a delicate aftertaste.

Alto, situated on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain in the Stellenbosch district, dates back to 1693 The farm Alto, a reference to its altitude (some slopes rise as high as 500m above sea level). The cellar was built in 1920. Alto has 93 hectares under vines. Harvesting traditionally starts end of February/beg. March due to cooling southerly breezes.

South Africa

Distell

WhiteGrapeBlend, RedGrapeBlend

2014

Alto

Distell International Ltd,
8 Milton Road,
College Milton North,
East Kilbride,
G74 5BU.
www.alto.co.za

The 4 varietals were handpicked from trellised vineyards which grow in Hutton and Glenrosa soils. The north and north-west facing vineyards are situated against the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain, some 100m to 500m above sea level, and benefit from the cooling effect of the afternoon martime breezes during the ripening season. At the time of picking the vines were between 4-23 years old and yielded 6 to 10 tons per hectare.

Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

Dark, ruby red. Powerful berry fruit with cigar box, dark chocolate followed by vanilla, oak spices

Wine of South Africa

Bottle

14.5

10.9

Bottled for:
Alto,
Annandale Road,
Stellenbosch,
South Africa.

Full Product Name:
Red South African Wine

Origin:
Wine of Stellenbosch, South Africa

Importer:
Distell International Ltd,
8 Milton Road,
College Milton North,
East Kilbride,
G74 5BU.

Additional Information:
Alcohol By Volume: 14.5%
Units: 10.9
10.9 UK Units per bottle
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Distell

4 grape varieties used to make up this blend ripen at different times and were harvested at 23-26 degrees Balling. Each varietal was vinified separately and fermented on the skins for over 7 days at 25-27 degrees in closed stainless-steel tanks. French, US, Hungarian oak, before the desired blends was made.