Color
Intense deep garnet.
Grape Varieties
Grape |
% |
Cabernet Sauvignon
|
85
|
Cabernet Franc
|
15
|
Aroma
The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 opens with aromas of sweet plum and black cherry, complemented by oak spice notes of nutmeg, anise and vanilla.
Taste
A smooth entry on the palate builds quickly into lush, ripe, dark cherry and black currants, backed up with sweet oak and an excellent tannin structure.
Cellaring Potential
3 - 4 years.
Food Matching
With cheeses, meat stews withsauces, roast beef, grilled lamb, pork and barbecues.
Serve at 60°F -64°F (16ºC - 10°C).
TOTAL ACIDITY (H2SO4): 3,26 g/l -- PH: 3.8 -- RESIDUAL SUGAR: 2.44 g/l
Vinification
HARVEST -- Hand-picked grapes during the last week of April.
FERMENTATION -- Cold maceration during 3 days 8ºC. Fermentation at 26-27ºC with selected yeasts in stainless steel tanks.
Aging
40 % was age in four to five year old French and American oak barrels during 6 month. To allow to rounder tannins and a good texture.