Alto Estate
Alto is situated on the slopes of the Helderberg mountain in the Stellenbosch Wine of Origin district. Its trellised vineyards cling to the high granite slopes that rise from 100 to 500 metres above sea level, which are ideal for the cultivation of red grape varietals. Unsurprisingly, Alto is, and has always been, red wine country.
The Estate's sound reputation for producing world-class red wines can be ascribed, in part, to its excellent terroir. It is no coincidence that the area is known, locally, as the Golden Triangle. The vineyards face north, north-east and north-west. In summer, when the vines are drenched in sunshine, the late-afternoon sea breezes that rise from False Bay cool the grapes, thus lengthening the ripening period and preserving the complex flavours of the noble varietals grown at Alto. Dryland conditions ensure that the vines are shy-bearing, resulting in quality grapes and, consequently, quality wine.
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lto Estate PO Box 104, Stellenbosch, 7599, Republic of South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)21 881 3884
Fax: +27 (0)21 881 3894
Web: www.alto.co.za
