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Capaia Wines

Capaia Mariella's 2021

Capaia Mariella's 2021

Price per Bottle

R 135.00
R 135.00
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Tasting Notes

A deep brick red hue, showing maturity and depth in the glass. The bouquet opens with
leather, raisins, and dark fruit, evolving into a matured profile with hints of dried herbs and
subtle spice. Firm yet dry, grainy tannins frame the wine, giving structure and balance.
Layers of dark fruit, prune, and plum unfold across the palate, delivering richness and
complexity. The interplay of Cabernet’s backbone, Merlot’s softness, and Shiraz’s spice
creates a harmonious blend. Long and lingering, with a rich, complex aftertaste that rewards slow savouring. Elegant now, but with the depth to drink through 2032, allowing further integration and refinement.

Wine Information

Previously known as Capaia Cabernet/Merlot, this wine now carries the name Capaia Mariella’s a tribute to the estate’s owner and a reflection of its evolving identity. While the
blend remains true to its elegant, fruit-forward character, the new label aligns with our broader vision for Mariella’s restaurant and wine range, celebrating heritage, hospitality, and timeless refinement.

Accolades:
Gilbert & Gaillard 2025 = Double Gold

Aging Potential:
10 Years

Blend Info:
Cab Sauv 85%, Merlot 9%, Shiraz 6%

Food Suggestions:
Enjoy with hearty dishes, such as roast lamb and beef, coq au vin and pasta bakes.

About Harvest:
Following a good, wet winter in the Cape as it should be harvest 2021 promised less stressed fruits and even better-quality grapes. Spring was moderate and the cool climate
carried through to December and January.

In The Cellar:
Alcoholic fermentation lasts about 21 days during which gentle pump-overs encourage delicate flavour and colour extraction. Pressing of the skins when fermentation is completed, the wine is transferred to barrels for malolactic
fermentation. The individual components of the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend are kept separate for a period of 6 months before being carefully blended. Thereafter the blend spent 12 months in 2nd and 3rd fill French-oak barrels.

Technical Analysis


Winemaker:
Stephan von Neipperg, Stephan Potgieter

Main Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol:
13.5 %vol

Type:
Red

Style:
Dry

Body:
Full

pH:
3.7

RS:
3.1 g/l

Total Acid:
5.3 g/l

SO2:
72 mg/l

Free SO2:
18 mg/l

Appellation:
Philadelphia

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