Inaugural Fine Wine
Live Auction, 8 June 2019
Session 1
Lot Estimate
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 9 104
About this Item
Cabernet Sauvignon, 1976
6 (1 x 6) 750ml
The Iconic Helderberg property has title deeds back to 1693. Hennie and son Manie Malan recognized the property’s unique terroir for crafting full-bodied red wines early on, but it was Piet du Toit in 1959 that put Alto on top. Heritage and tradition married with evolution and innovation are the hallmarks of this estate situated in the golden triangle of Stellenbosch. Only five winemakers have crafted wines at Alto over eight decades.
Vintages from the 1960s, 70s and early 80s are some of South Africa’s finest of the era. 1976 is a ripe, almost porty vintage with lots of power and richness, showing remarkable life four decades later.
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Provenance
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