Cardinal
- vegan 
- handpicked
Deep dark ruby, violet reflections; fine spicy dark berry fruit, hints of herbs, cassis and blackberries. Powerful, juicy, fine nuances of ripe plums, well-integrated tannins, some nougat on the finish, good length, has development potential.
Recommendations:
Decant and allow to breathe for 2-3 hours.
Best serving temperature: 16°C - 17°C; Slightly chilled (14°C), the Cardinal is also highly enjoyable to drink during the hot season
Recommended glass: Bordeaux glass
Recommended dishes: Game, chamois, wild fowl, fillet of beef, rack of lamb, braised meat, roast veal
Great storage wine with tremendous potential!
Best to enjoy: 2026 to 2038
Technical Data:
| Harvest | End of September and middle of October 2021, handselection of the single vineyards Oberer Wald, Alt Umriss and Bandkräftn. Age of the Blaufränkisch vineyards 60+. |
| Processing | Destemmed, closed fermentation for 14 days, malolactic fermentation on the mash, soft pressing, ageing time in french oak barriques. |
| Blend | 80% Blaufränkisch, 10% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Bottling | Februrary 2026 |
| Alcohol | 14% vol.alc |
| Acid | 5,6 g/l |
| Residual Sugar | dry |
| Sizes | 0.75 l - 1.5 l magnum - 3 litre -5 litre |
| Closure | Natural cork |
| Allergens | Sulfate |
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