Named in homage to our commitment to sustainability and the preservation of nature. The Patronus, Latin for “patron” is an unmatched Malbec with exquisite depth and character, named in homage to our commitment to sustainability and the preservation of nature. Harvested from decades-old vines, this exquisite Malbec is the patrimony of De Toren’s continuous quest for perfection.
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For optimum enjoyment, decant at least one hour before consumption. It is recommended to serve this wine at optimal temperature (15 – 18 degrees Celcius).
This exquisite wine with its bold and powerful flavours are best served with a succulent and tenderly grilled steak.
100% Malbec
This wine has a phenomenal ageing potential. If stored and cellared in optimal conditions, this wine have the potential to be matured for up to 40 years.
Aged in a climatized barrel/ maturation room (14 degrees Celsius at 80% humidity) for 18 months in predominantly in French Oak barrels.
Alcohol 14.83% vol
RS 2.9g/l
Acidity 5.4g/l
pH 3.60
BEHIND THE WINE
The wine’s name commemorates De Toren’s fervent culture of sustainability, an ethos of patronage for the conservation of nature in its ancient and living states. It is through this commitment to sustainable farming that De Toren is able to produce the finest of wines, reflecting the superior quality of organically certified grapes grown across 15 varieties of historic soils found on the estate, and paired with De Toren’s exceptional nurture and care, to form the cornerstones of our philosophy.
The wine’s name commemorates De Toren’s fervent culture of sustainability, an ethos of patronage for the conservation of nature in its ancient and living states. It is through this commitment to sustainable farming that De Toren is able to produce the finest of wines, reflecting the superior quality of organically certified grapes grown across 15 varieties of historic soils found on the estate, and paired with De Toren’s exceptional nurture and care, to form the cornerstones of our philosophy.
ACCOLADES
“An outstanding wine from an exceptional vintage. There is a bouquet of dark, perfumed blackberries, plum, vanilla, and a hint of sweet oak spice on the nose. This wine delights with a dense yet vibrant palate and flavoursof minerality, blueberries, and freshly ripened black current.”— CHARLES WILLIAMS, CELLAR MASTER
