Description

Red Wine Cabernet Sauvignon USSAI – Vipava Valley, Slovenia

The winegrower: The Ušaj Family.
Region: Vipava Valley, Slovenia.
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon.
Alc.: 14 % vol.
Sweetness: Dry.
Vintage: 2016 – 2018.
Volume: 750 ml.

Vinification: Maceration 14 – 16 days in contact with skins and seeds in a stainless steel container. Gentle compression with a pneumatic press. Spontaneous fermentation. Natural maturing in oak barrique for 3,5 years and 6 months in bottles. Ageing potential: 2021 – 2029.

Characteristics: The wine is intense dark ruby color. A dense fruity bouquet with the expected presence of black currant with spicy notes of wild cherry and coniferous forest. The taste is distinctly dry, delicate with a slight astringency. Ripe tannins and soft, lively acids make the wine pleasant and drinkable. The finish is long and slightly mineral.

Food pairings: Medium rare steak, roast or grilled lamb. Also great in combination with semi aged and semi-hard cheeses. Serving temperature: 16 – 18 °C.