De Toren, Fusion V 2019 MAGNUM

Description

The iconic Left Bank-based blend, De Toren Fusion V is meticulously crafted from Bordeaux’s ‘Noble Five’ varietals and, with its complex flavours of dark sour cherry, a spiciness of tobacco, and a hint of aniseed, it offers a stylish departure for sophisticated oenophilic tastes. This is a stunning expression of a superb vintage as well as terroir. Soft as spun silk, this is a wine that will only improve with age.

TASTING NOTES
The 2019 vintage of De Toren Fusion V exhibits many “European characteristics”, due to the season’s cooler weather conditions. This has led to the introduction of distinct, new qualities in this vintage’s blend, amongst which a sense of greater purity along with phenolic ripeness at a lower sugar level, is evident. In addition, the Fusion V blend’s hallmark characteristics of great balance and harmony remain pleasingly apparent.

On the nose, a bouquet of ripe sweet red cherries, blueberries, sweet spice, and subtle nuances of oak prevail, accentuating the fruit. Seamlessly integrated and immensely elegant.

The taste profile of De Toren Fusion V 2019 is vibrant and moderately full- bodied. Fine-grained, yet polished tannins are present in this wine. The red cherry bouquet is unmistakable, leaving the 2019 vintage creamy, layered and delightfully well-balanced for its age.

VARIETIES
Cabernet Sauvignon: 56.9%, Malbec: 14.4%, Merlot: 14.4%, Cabernet Franc: 9.6% & Petit Verdot: 4.7%

BARREL MATURATION
Aged in a climatized barrel/ maturation room (16 degrees Celsius at 80% humidity) for 12 months in approximately 50% new and 50% second fill, 225 Litre Oak barrels. French Oak is predominantly used during maturation, with a portion of the Malbec receiving the benefit of American Oak.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alcohol: 14.48 % | Vol RS: 1.9 g/l | Acidity: 5.3 g/l | pH: 3.65

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