The Grand Old Duke

Winemaker's Notes

• The first Sangiovese released by The Platonist Wine Company, made from a single barrel and one vineyard.
• Named after the ancient Latin phrase Sanguis Jovis, the Blood of Jupiter, this wine explores one of Europe’s great varieties through Stellenbosch.
• One barrel. One vineyard. The first word of an ongoing conversation.

Tasting Notes

An expressive Sangiovese with vibrant red-fruit aromas complemented by an attractive savoury note and a hint of cinnamon. The palate is generous with finely textured tannins, its subtle creaminess adding depth and a lingering finish. Elegant and persistent, it combines purity of fruit with exceptional balance and a remarkable sense of weightless intensity, while the racing, layered finish lingers with quiet confidence.