{"product_id":"vino-tinto-sudafricano-the-chocolate-block-boekenhoutskloof-750ml","title":"South African Red Wine The Chocolate Block from Boekenhoutskloof winery 750ml","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;\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n    {\n      \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n      \"@graph\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Product\",\n          \"@id\": \"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/products\/vino-tinto-the-chocolate-block-boekenhoutskloof-750ml#product\",\n          \"name\": \"Vino Tinto The Chocolate Block | 750ml\",\n          \"image\": [\"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/cdn\/shop\/files\/the-chocolate-block-sudafrica.png\"],\n          \"description\": \"El icónico vino tinto sudafricano The Chocolate Block de la bodega Boekenhoutskloof. Un ensamble magistral liderado por Syrah con notas de especias, cacao y fruta negra.\",\n          \"brand\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n            \"name\": \"Boekenhoutskloof\"\n          },\n          \"sku\": \"RSA-CHOCOLATE-BLK-750\",\n          \"offers\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n            \"url\": \"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/products\/vino-tinto-the-chocolate-block-boekenhoutskloof-750ml\",\n            \"priceCurrency\": \"MXN\",\n            \"price\": \"1150.00\",\n            \"priceValidUntil\": \"2027-12-31\",\n            \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n            \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n            \"seller\": {\n              \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n              \"name\": \"La Cava Shop\"\n            }\n          },\n          \"aggregateRating\": {\n            \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n            \"ratingValue\": \"4.9\",\n            \"reviewCount\": \"86\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n          \"mainEntity\": [\n            {\n              \"@type\": \"Question\",\n              \"name\": \"¿Por qué se llama The Chocolate Block si no contiene chocolate artificial?\",\n              \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"El nombre proviene del perfil aromático natural que otorgan las uvas Syrah y Cinsault cultivadas en ciertas parcelas de Swartland, las cuales desarrollan notas distintivas de cacao, café tostado y especias oscuras durante su crianza en barricas francesas.\"\n              }\n            },\n            {\n              \"@type\": \"Question\",\n              \"name\": \"¿Cuál es la composición varietal exacta de este vino?\",\n              \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Es un ensamble de estilo mediterráneo compuesto principalmente por Syrah, complementado con Grenache, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon y un pequeño porcentaje de Viognier que aporta complejidad floral.\"\n              }\n            }\n          ]\n        }\n      ]\n    }\n  \u003c\/script\u003e\u003cheader style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 itemprop=\"name\" style=\"font-size: 3.5rem; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 900; margin: 0; line-height: 0.9; letter-spacing: -2px;\"\u003eTHE CHOCOLATE BLOCK \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 2.2rem;\"\u003eBOEKENHOUTSKLOOF\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 300; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 5px; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003eFRANSCHHOEK \/ SWARTLAND • SOUTH AFRICA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #d4af37;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e 4.9 \/ 5 \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300; font-size: 0.8rem;\"\u003e(86 REVIEWS)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 30px; max-width: 750px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cem itemprop=\"description\" style=\"font-family: 'Georgia', serif; font-size: 1.4rem; color: #000; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e \"Intoxicating complexity: a bold blend where the opulence of black fruit meets cocoa and oriental spices.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 900; margin-top: 15px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🇿🇦 ORIGIN: SWARTLAND, SOUTH AFRICA\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cspan\u003e🍷 SECRET CULT BLEND\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cspan itemprop=\"brand\"\u003e🏷️ WINERY: BOEKENHOUTSKLOOF\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\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 Legend of Swartland\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Chocolate Block\u003c\/strong\u003e is, without a doubt, one of South Africa's most iconic and sought-after labels. Created by the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eBoekenhoutskloof\u003c\/strong\u003e winery, this wine revolutionized the international perception of Swartland region blends. Each year, the exact proportion of its grapes subtly changes, seeking the maximum expression of the season, while always maintaining that unmistakable voluptuous, spicy personality with those suggestive notes of dark chocolate that gave it its mystical name.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boekenhoutskloof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swartland region (Western Cape), South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Grapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon and Viognier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Between 12 and 16 months in French oak barrels and traditional foudres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5% vol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e RSA-CHOCOLATE-BLK-750\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense ruby red color with an opaque core of deep purple hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captivating and complex perfume. Pronounced notes of black blackberries, prunes, cloves, black pepper and, very subtly, rich layers of cocoa, toasted coffee and blond tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opulent and dense yet exquisitely balanced texture. Firm but velvety tannic structure, supported by refreshing acidity that balances its power. Long, persistent and elegantly spiced finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eBODY AND OPULENCE [ ● ● ● ● ● ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eSPICE \/ CHARACTER [ ● ● ● ● ● ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eROUND TANNINS [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAGING POTENTIAL [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExclusive Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its rich and intense structure demands foods with a strong savory presence. It is the supreme pairing for \u003cstrong\u003eaged cuts of meat\u003c\/strong\u003e grilled, rosemary-crusted lamb chops, game stews, Oaxacan black mole, and dark chocolates with high percentages of cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Moments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Celebration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for celebrating anniversaries or significant milestones with an iconic global bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Barbecue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elevates the experience of cuts like Ribeye or Tomahawk by interacting excellently with fire and fat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRomantic Dinner:\u003c\/strong\u003e A seductive and complex red that encourages great conversations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e A highly prestigious international label that demonstrates knowledge and sophistication to partners or clients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift:\u003c\/strong\u003e A foolproof choice for any collector or wine lover due to its high global demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eWhat temperature should The Chocolate Block be served at?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eTo properly appreciate its aromatic complexity and the silkiness of its tannins without the alcohol being aggressive, it is recommended to serve strictly between 16°C and 18°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eDoes it require a prior decanting process?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eYes. Being a wine with great concentration and body, it greatly benefits from decanting for at least 45 to 60 minutes before consumption to allow it to open up and express its secondary notes of cocoa and spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eHow long can this bottle be stored?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eIt has excellent aging potential. While it is delicious and voluptuous now, it will evolve extraordinarily if stored in optimal conditions for the next 5 to 8 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eWhat does the small percentage of white Viognier grape contribute to the blend?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViognier is traditionally co-fermented with red grapes (in the style of the Northern Rhône in France) to stabilize the wine's brilliant color and add a subtle and intriguing floral perfume that enhances the overall elegance of the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\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;\"\u003eTHE CHOCOLATE BLOCK — BOEKENHOUTSKLOOF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 10px; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e750 ML • SOUTH AFRICAN ICON • CULT PRODUCTION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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\/vino-tinto-the-chocolate-block-boekenhoutskloof-750ml\"\u003ePURCHASE AT LACAVA.SHOP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/footer\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Importaciones Cantabria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47508977090750,"sku":null,"price":1119.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/8741\/5230\/files\/Vino-Tinto-Sudafricano-The-Chocolate-Block-de-la-bodega-Boekenhoutskloof-750ml.jpg?v=1779388379","url":"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/en\/products\/vino-tinto-sudafricano-the-chocolate-block-boekenhoutskloof-750ml","provider":"La Cava","version":"1.0","type":"link"}