Potstill XO Rosso Brandy
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
“Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo.” – Investec Trophy Winę Show 2026
Johan Venter didn’t start as an inventor but as a scientist, a highly structured and controlled thinker. A researcher who may have started his career with wine, but in the end, it was spirits that captured his imagination. He went on to become one of the most awarded and respected spirit masters in the world and developed some of South Africa’s most prestigious, iconic, and most loved brands. So, as all great stories actually begin, he left the empire he helped build to begin something all of his own. This is a story about a man who is following his passion and embracing his creativity to shape something new, something rare, something remarkable. This is The Inventer. And this is his legacy.
Rare barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot brandy were hand-selected from two of South Africa’s award-winning vineyards in Stellenbosch to create the XO Rosso. Each variety was distilled separately using the open flame method associated with traditional Cognac production and then aged in French oak for a minimum of ten years. The final blend is a voluptuous and complex expression that intrigues even the most discerning brandy connoisseur.
Nose:
Full, complex flavours of fruitcake and oak.
Palate:
Dark fruit, rich spices, chocolate, French oak.
Finish:
Long silky, complex finish with hints of wood, fruit, and spice.
Awards:
4½ stars at the 2023 Platter’s South African Wine Awards.
Taste profile
On the palate
Rare barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot brandy were hand-selected from two of South Africa’s award-winning vineyards in Stellenbosch to create the XO Rosso. Each variety was distilled separately using the open flame method associated with traditional Cognac production and then aged in French oak for a minimum of ten years. The final blend is a voluptuous and complex expression that intrigues even the most discerning brandy connoisseur.