2006 Morgenster Tosca 88 - 90 Points

2006 Morgenster TOSCA 88 – 90 Points

Clear, bright, ruby cherry red, with slight purple rim, medium plus concentration, high plus viscosity.

Clean, fragrant, young, dark cherry, ripe plums, chocolate, complex notes of earthy tobacco character, captivating aromatics of Rosa tomato, so Italian.

Dry, medium plus tannin, medium acidity, medium plus alcohol, medium plus complexity, broad mouth feel, intense with salty minerality on the mid palate, spicy texture and good grip. Balance and structured.

Drink now with recommended aerating / decanting prior to enjoyment, +/- 2 hours, or cellar for 3 years, will reach peak at around 2017.

TOMATO CATERING suggest: Osso Bucco alla Milanese, which is braised veal shank, served with Gremolata (garlic, parsley and lemon zest)
To know more about TOMATO CATERING, please contact Stacey Chan @ lemonthym@gmail.com

This maiden release of Stellenbosch, Helderberg ward Sangiovese, was from specific vine clones imported from Italy.

15 month in tight grain French oak, of which 45% were new.
85 % Sangiovese, complimneted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

Would be welcoming to see South African pizzeria or other Italian concept dining venue, start supporting and listing Italian varietal grown in the Cape.