COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Dalla Cia
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Dalla Cia Giorgio 2019 is a Bordeaux-style red wine from Stellenbosch, South Africa, produced by Dalla Cia Wines. It is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, reflecting the winemaking legacy of Giorgio Dalla Cia, who was instrumental in popularizing Bordeaux blends in the region. The wine is rooted in the Stellenbosch terroir, known for its suitability for these grape varietals. The 2019 vintage in Stellenbosch is noted for producing wines with a fresher profile, yet this particular wine is described as having a substantial character. The producer's background combines Italian heritage with South African winemaking traditions, emphasizing quality and authenticity.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Giorgio Dalla Cia is credited as a pioneer of Bordeaux blends in South Africa.
Fact 02
The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot.
Fact 03
It is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels.
Fact 04
The producer has Italian heritage combined with South African terroir.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Dalla Cia Giorgio 2019 is a Bordeaux-style blend crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an 18-month maturation period in French oak barrels, with 80% of these being new. This aging process is a key technique used to develop the wine's structure and integrate its complex aromas. The producer's philosophy emphasizes a blend of Italian winemaking heritage with the unique characteristics of the Stellenbosch region.
