Everything Lost Tinta Barocca

Tinta Barocca is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Swartland – and Allesverloren is one of the few wineries in South Africa that dedicates a separate bottle to it. The result is a red wine with real character: ink-dark purple in the glass, powerful and dense.

The Allesverloren winery is located in the Rooiberg mountains of the Swartland, one of the hottest and driest wine regions in South Africa. The Malherbe family has been farming the estate for generations – the name comes from the Boer War and means something like "all lost". The barren granite and slate soils give the wines structure and depth that is rare in warmer regions.

In the glass, the Tinta Barocca shows aromas of cassis, blackberry jelly, and ripe plums, underpinned by dark chocolate and a hint of espresso. On the palate, powerful, well-integrated tannin with noticeable melt and density – a wine that has substance without appearing heavy. The finish is long and spicy.

Drinking temperature: 16–18 °C. Goes well with braised lamb, grilled beef ribs, or strong hard cheese like Manchego.