Manufacturer: Castelvecchio

Cabernet Sauvignon strongly linked to the Karst Plateau that Castelvecchio interprets with a long aging in barrique and wooden barrels. It emanates inviting scents of vanilla, black pepper and pink pepper alongside more fruity notes of plum in jam and ripe cherry, raspberry. The taste is particularly warm and enveloping, with a good olfactory correspondence and a masterfully woven tannic texture.

FEATURES
Name
Carso DOC
Vines
Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
Region
Friuli Venezia Giulia (Italy)
Gradation
13.5%
Format
75 cl. Bottle
Vineyards
Located in a natural park of the Karst, on limestone and red earth rich in minerals soils, caressed by La Bora, with a climate characterized by strong temperature variations
Vinification
Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, by indigenous yeasts
Refinement
24 months in barriques and large French oak barrels, 6 months in bottle
AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Vitae AIS
2016
Bibenda
2016
Veronelli
2016
88/100
TO ENJOY IT AT THE BEST
Service temp
16-18 ° C
When to open
To enjoy it at its best, we advise you to let the wine 'breathe' at least 15-30 minutes before serving
Glass
Medium opening glass
Medium opening glass
Ideal for light and medium-bodied red wines, which do not need oxygenation to open. The opening slightly narrower than the body of the glass favors the concentration of aromas towards the nose, enhancing the perception of aromas and limiting their dispersion

When to drink

Evolves
Perfect wine to drink immediately, but can evolve well if kept in the cellar

You can safely leave it in the cellar for over 5 years

DESCRIPTION OF CABERNET SAUVIGNON
The Cabernet Sauvignon from the Castelvecchio winery is a proud interpretation of an international vine that has been able to establish itself on the highest quality standards in the world and that here, in the Karst, manages to express all the power and fullness of its fruits. The predominantly calcareous and mineral-rich soil, assisted by a climate mitigated by the Bora, a typical wind of the area, allows these grapes to develop such strength and fullness as to produce a wine with splendid aging potential.

The Castelvecchio Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are the last to be processed compared to all the other vines on the estate. In fact, the harvest begins in mid-October, in order to take advantage of the full ripeness of the fruit of this extraordinary vine. Once in the cellar and fermentation has started, the wine is placed in steel tanks for about 4 months, in order to complete the malolactic fermentation. Subsequently, the Cabernet Sauvignon spends a year in French and Californian oak barrels and another 12 months in Slavonian oak tonneau. The process is completed by a refinement that lasts from 4 to 6 months inside the bottle.

Cabernet Sauvignon Castelvecchio is presented in the glass with ruddy vigor and brown nuances, as if to anticipate its great aromatic depth. The first breath is pampered by the spicy notes of cinnamon and vanilla followed by the sweetness and elegance of cherry in alcohol and raspberry. The mineral note closes the aromatic mosaic, a real signature of the Karst. When brought to the mouth, this Cabernet Sauvignon opens sincerely, expressing all its warmth and softness. The pleasantly thick structure almost invites chewing which betrays the great persistence of this wine. Full and with karstic vigor, this interpretation of Cabernet Sauvignon is an excellent travel companion if enjoyed during a barbecue with friends or if tasted alone while waiting for the first winds of autumn.

Color Brown ruby ​​red, very intense
Scent Hints of vanilla, cinnamon, black pepper and pink pepper, plum and raspberry jam
Taste Warm, velvety, full, pleasant, with good complexity and persistent structure