Cardinal
0.75l - Blend (BF/SL/CS)
Year:
2018
- 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
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: 2023 to 2035
Awards:
FALSTAFF | 94 points | |||
VINARIA | * * * * * | |||
Á LA CARTE | 94+ points | |||
Weinpur |
5/5 glasses |
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Redwine guide Austria | 95+ points |
Technical Data:
Harvest | End of September and middle of October 2018, 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% St. Laurent an 10% Cabernet |
Bottling | December 2021 |
Alcohol | 14% vol.alc |
Acid | 4,8 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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