COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
KWV
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The KWV The Mentors Petit Verdot 2020 is a single-varietal red wine from South Africa's Western Cape, specifically the Coastal Region, with potential vineyard origins in Stellenbosch. The 'The Mentors' range is KWV's premium portfolio, dedicated to expressing winemaking excellence and the unique characteristics of exceptional vineyards, reflecting a philosophy of deep respect for terroir. KWV, established in 1918, has a long history of supporting and advancing the South African wine industry. The 2020 vintage in the region was marked by beneficial weather patterns, contributing to the wine's structure and flavor profile.
ALCOHOL
14.6%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Petit Verdot is one of the six permitted red grapes in Bordeaux blends.
Fact 02
This wine spent 18 months aging in French oak barrels.
Fact 03
The 'The Mentors' range highlights KWV's focus on terroir expression.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of KWV The Mentors Petit Verdot 2020 begins with hand-sorted, optimally ripe grapes. A two-day cold maceration precedes fermentation with a selected yeast strain, during which pump-overs are employed every five hours. Malolactic fermentation occurs in barrels over three weeks. The wine then undergoes 18 months of aging in French oak barrels, with 70% being first-fill. Some of the best wines were selected for an additional six months of maturation after the initial 12 months.
