
Vilafonté Seriously Old Dirt
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A fantastic glass of red wine from breathtaking South Africa. This fabulous wine is produced by the illustrious Vilafonte. This winery is known for its iconic Vilafonte Series M. This red wine is considered one of South Africa's finest. You could say that Seriously Old Dirt is its little brother. However, that label...
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Aromas & flavours
Red cherries
Soft plums
Fresh blueberries
Cayenne pepper
Dried herbs
Vanilla
White chocolate
Cinnamon
Cigar Boxes
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23,95
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Flavour profile
Body
Sweetness
Acidity
Tannins
- Complexity
- Complex & deep
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Grape & vineyard
Winemaking & ageing
Bottle ageing
From vineyard to bottle
The origin, grapes and craftsmanship behind this wine.
A fantastic glass of red wine from breathtaking South Africa. This fabulous wine is produced by the illustrious Vilafonte. This winery is known for its iconic Vilafonte Series M. This red wine is considered one of South Africa's finest. You could say that Seriously Old Dirt is its little brother. However, that label isn't entirely accurate. This Vilafonte red wine also possesses sufficient quality to distinguish itself from other beautiful red wines.
The Vilafonte project began in the late 1990s, when the most beautiful vineyards in the Paarl wine region were planted with various classic grape varieties. The Paarl region borders the renowned Stellenbosch wine region and, together with it, represents the absolute pinnacle of South African winemaking. Wineries like Vilafonte certainly contribute to this. They strive for sky-high quality. Craftsmanship of the highest order. By producing wine with precision and care, they have been leading the way in the Paarl region for almost two decades.
Few red wines in this price range possess as much allure as Seriously Old Dirt. It's an excellent blend of three classic grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Malbec. After being hand-harvested, the precious juice is aged in oak for a full 22 months. It takes time, but the result is truly impressive. The aroma of this Vilafonte wine alone makes us fall head over heels in love. You smell so much: red cherries, soft plums, and fresh blueberries. But swirl the red wine around in your glass, and nuances of cayenne pepper, dried herbs, vanilla, white chocolate, cinnamon, and cigar boxes form a fabulous whole. The taste is a grand South African celebration that you'll never want to end. Your taste buds will be in overdrive with generous aromas of red fruit, delicate spices, soft herbs, and fine tannins.
Vintage 2022
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The wine’s characteristics, origin and practical details.
The wine
Red · Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot · 2022
- Wine type
- Red
- Varietal(s)
- Cabernet Sauvignon , Malbec , Merlot
- Vintage
- 2022
- Size
- 0.75 L
- Alcohol content
- 13.5%
- Closure
- -
Origin & winery
South Africa · Simonsberg
- Producer
- Vilafonte
- Winery websiteWebsite
- www.vilafonte.com (opens in a new tab)
- Country
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South Africa
- Region
- Simonsberg
- Area
- Stellenbosch
- Appellation
- Simonsberg
Origin: Simonsberg
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Terroir & maturation
22 months wood aging
- Soil
- -
- Maturation
- 22 months wood aging
- Oak aged
- Yes
- Single grape variety
- -
- Sparkling
- No
- Malolactic conversion
- Yes
- Taste style
- Solid Red
Serving & cellaring
Beef,
Lamb,
Steak
- Ideal serving temperature
- 16° - 18°C
- Drinking Window
- 2025–2032
- Food Pairing
- Beef,
Lamb,
Steak
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