Boplaas Nel Family Reserve Alvarinho 2024 Red since 1754

since 1754

These vines were planted on carefully selected sites and took 9 years to reach a level of maturity which we felt comfortable to use for the maiden vintage (2001)

For cheeses (a slightly older wine is recommended)

Wine Analysis

It was our desire to produce a Bordeaux Blend and so we planted the classic varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon

Boplaas Nel Family Reserve Alvarinho 2024 Red since 1754About the Wine Boplaas has unveiled its maiden vintage Alvarinho. A South African specialist of Portuguese varieties Boplaas planted the white grape at its Calitzdorp farm where the drier climate ensures top quality. Alvarinho is traditionally grown in northwest Portugal and Galicia, the coastal region of Spain where it is known as Albarinho. Calitzdorp has a similar Mediterranean climate, where the variety ripens early during harvest season. This