Bosman Nero d’Avola 2024

Description

This red grape vine was brought into South Africa 20 years ago by Petrus Bosman to make world class wines in a continuously warmer climate. Nero and Nero Rosé are the first wines to be made in South Africa from the Sicilian grape varietal called Nero d’Avola. It’s a variety that thrives in sun-rich, water-scarce African soil. The wines are produced under the banner of Bosman Bakoena, a partnership formed with well-known actor and passionate African, Thapelo Mokoena. The partnership was established on shared values and a belief in the power of joining forces to be both creative and pioneering as we move forward into a sustainable, inclusive finish. The grapes were hand-picked, hand-sorted and destemmed. Two days of cold maceration occurred prior to alcoholic fermentation. After the onset of fermentation, regular pump-overs extracted maximum colour. The wine spent 3 weeks on the skins before being pressed. Barrel maturation lasted for 18 months in a combination of 20% French oak as well as 2nd and 3rd fill barrels. 10% of the wine was matured in a terracotta amphora for 18 months. After blending selected barrels and the amphora, the wine was allowed to mature for a couple of months to ensure a balanced, well-rounded result.