{"product_id":"vino-tinto-balance-classic-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-vino-de-sudafrica","title":"Balance Classic Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Western Cape Red Wine - Wine of South Africa","description":"\u003carticle style=\"font-family: 'Inter', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; color: #000; line-height: 1.6; background-color: #fff; padding: 20px; border: none;\"\u003e\u003cheader style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-size: 3.5rem; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 900; margin: 0; line-height: 0.9; letter-spacing: -2px;\"\u003eBALANCE CLASSIC \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 2.2rem;\"\u003eCABERNET MERLOT 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 300; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 5px; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003eWESTERN CAPE • SOUTH AFRICA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #d4af37;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e 4.7 \/ 5 \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300; font-size: 0.8rem;\"\u003e(22 REVIEWS)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300; font-size: 0.8rem;\"\u003eRed Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 30px; max-width: 750px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: 'Georgia', serif; font-size: 1.4rem; color: #000; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e \"To keep your balance, you must keep moving — Albert Einstein. An intense red with a velvety texture, where perfect balance defines the essence of the Cape.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 900; margin-top: 15px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #000;\"\u003e🇿🇦 ORIGIN: WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA | 🍷 VINTAGE: MARCH 2024 | 🏷️ LINE: BALANCE CLASSIC SELECTION\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cmain\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eThe Art of South African Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBalance Classic Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Western Cape 750ml Red Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e pays liquid homage to the harmony of nature. Crafted from a rigorous selection of vineyards located in diverse meso-climates of the Western Cape — ranging from exposed hills to protected valleys with rich granite, sandstone, and alluvial soils — this wine stands out for its vibrant fruit and impeccable structure. Its conception embodies the phrase inscribed in its philosophy: to maintain balance, one must keep moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e1. Technical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand \/ Line:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balance Classic Selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western Cape, South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024 (Harvested in March).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Granite, sandstone, and alluvial soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalytical Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alcohol: 13% Vol. | Residual Sugar (RS): 2.7 g\/l | pH: 3.65 | Total Acidity (TA): 5.5 g\/l.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16°C - 18°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU \/ MPN:\u003c\/strong\u003e SA-OVE-BALCLASSIC-2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px; padding: 30px 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e2. Luxury Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the glass, it displays a seductive presentation with intense, clean, and remarkably bright red hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a very expressive and fresh aromatic profile. Distinct flavors and aromas of ripe forest fruits stand out, accompanied by subtle notes of wild herbs and a delicately spiced background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A well-structured and genuinely velvety wine. Its attack is smooth and balanced thanks to the malolactic fermentation process, providing a silky passage that reiterates the herbal and fruity notes, culminating in a very pleasant spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e3. Wine Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eSMOOTHNESS \/ BALANCE [ ● ● ● ● ● ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFRUIT NOTES [ ● ● ● ● ● ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eSTRUCTURE \/ BODY [ ● ● ● ● ◦ ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eVELVETY TEXTURE [ ● ● ● ● ● ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e4. Recommended Moments and Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Gourmet Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its great versatility allows it to combine ideally with a wide variety of dishes. It harmonizes extraordinarily with perfectly prepared beef fillet, lamb stews, gourmet burgers, and wood-fired artisanal pizzas. It is the ideal complement for grilled lamb chops and barbecued meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Moments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarbecue or Grill:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ultimate companion to light up the fire. It enhances the smoky flavors of cuts and grilled lamb chops or barbecued meats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Meal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Being a docile, velvety, and supremely balanced red, it adapts effortlessly to the varied tastes of diners at weekend tables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ideal Gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e An attractive bottle inspired by the physics of balance, ideal for gifting to curious oenophiles who enjoy discovering treasures of the New World wine scene.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer and Terrace Evenings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thanks to its freshness and impeccable balance, served slightly chilled at 15°C, it perfectly accompanies summer sunsets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px; border-left: 5px solid #000; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003efrequently asked questions (FAQS)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eWhat is the origin and winery of Balance Classic Cabernet Merlot?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThis distinguished wine is an exclusive creation of the Balance (Classic Selection) line and comes from the Western Cape macro-wine region in South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eWhat grape variety is used in this wine?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eIt is made through a 50% blend of the powerful Cabernet Sauvignon grape (which provides structure) and 50% of the docile Merlot (which gives it its velvety texture).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eWhat are the main winemaking techniques applied?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe grapes first undergo cold maceration for one day. Then, traditional fermentation takes place with the grape skins, concluding with malolactic fermentation to round out the wine on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eWhat type of food is it recommended to pair with?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt possesses great gastronomic flexibility. It pairs perfectly with beef fillet, lamb, burgers, pizzas, grilled lamb chops, and ribs or meats with barbecue sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003cfooter style=\"text-align: center; border-top: 4px solid #000; padding-top: 40px; margin-top: 60px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0; font-size: 1.2rem;\"\u003eBALANCE WINES — CLASSIC SELECTION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 10px; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e750 ML • VINTAGE 2024 • WESTERN CAPE • CABERNET SAUVIGNON MERLOT 50\/50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 2px solid #000;\" href=\"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/products\/balance-classic-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot\"\u003eBUY AT LACAVA.SHOP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/footer\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"ivino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47618361983166,"sku":null,"price":769.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/8741\/5230\/files\/vino-tinto-balance-classic-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-western-cape-vino-de-sudafrica-7393117.webp?v=1782068417","url":"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/en\/products\/vino-tinto-balance-classic-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-vino-de-sudafrica","provider":"La Cava","version":"1.0","type":"link"}