{"product_id":"anthonij-rupert-optima-2021","title":"Anthonij Rupert Optima 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWine profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnthonij Rupert Optima by Anthonij Rupert is a South African red wine from the Western Cape appellation. This Bordeaux-style blend, composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot grapes, offers a structured and complex sip, with polished tannins and aromas of plum and wild berries. Production involves fermentation in concrete and steel, followed by prolonged maceration and ageing in French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from South African territories, between the areas of Franschhoek and Darling, within the L’Ormarins estate managed by Anthonij Rupert. Soils rich in \u003cstrong\u003edecomposed granite\u003c\/strong\u003e define the tannic texture and enhance the clarity of the fruit. The strong influence of the \u003cstrong\u003ecoastal climate\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures slow and complete phenolic ripening, preserving the natural freshness of the berry. These geographical peculiarities give the wine remarkable \u003cstrong\u003earomatic depth\u003c\/strong\u003e and a distinct capacity for evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the harvest, a double optical selection in the cellar ensures the exclusive use of perfect berries. The must ferments to dryness on the skins in concrete and steel tanks, followed by \u003cstrong\u003eprolonged maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e aimed at extracting colour and structure. Ageing continues for twenty months in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the use of a portion of new wood to harmonise the spicy notes. The process concludes with the union of the individual components in a \u003cstrong\u003ecareful assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e that enhances the final gustatory balance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced at the historic L’Ormarins estate in South Africa, \u003cstrong\u003eAnthonij Rupert Optima\u003c\/strong\u003e is a refined \u003cstrong\u003eBordeaux-style blend\u003c\/strong\u003e created to honour the founder and his vision of competing with the world’s great excellences. The wine has been celebrated with 93 points from Robert Parker and 92 from James Suckling and Wine Spectator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Anthonij Rupert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47267657613483,"sku":"62008","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/anthonij-rupert-optima-2021_62008_1_51c1b991-58b7-48b1-82c7-9ea6687feffa.webp?v=1782393919","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/anthonij-rupert-optima-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}