Sauska Pinot Noir Birs
2019
Attractive nose dominated by cherry, raspberry, and cocoa. On the palate, the wine is fruity and lively, with full of minerals. As it opens, cinnamon and white pepper appear, followed by delicate wood. An elegant and well-proportioned wine.
| Recommended drinking temperature: | 12 ℃ |
| Alcohol content: | 13,5 % |
| Bottle size: | 0,75 l |
Vineyards
We have done essential preservation to the vineyard within the last two years: vines were restructured, erosion prevention measures were implemented and centuriesold terraces were given a new lease of life. The stone walls were rebuilt in an angle to give solid protection against water downpour and soil erosion.
The unique exposure and the eroded, clay-rich ryolite loam gives the soil many minerals. Due to these factors the vineyard produces complex wines with great aging potential.
Winemaking
Grape hand-harvested, carefully selected, soaked for a few hours on the skin, then gently pressed.
Controlled alcoholic fermentation in both tank and barrel, to emphasize primary characteristics of the variety.
Aged for 10 months in new 225-liter French barrels (15%) and used 225-liter French barrels (85%).
Bottled in May 2021.
The Year
A rollercoaster year with a happy ending. Cold but balanced winter followed by a dry, warm March and April dominated the preparation period of the year. Bud-break happened a bit too early in April. Due to the frequent rainstorms and cool weather in the shoot-growth period, growth slowed down during the summer, but we managed to keep up and started the harvest at the normal time, on 22nd of August with impeccable quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir for the sparkling wines. 2019 was a stunning year for Aszú, with superb quality, even botrytis. Harvest was completed on the 16th of October on Dorgó vineyard collecting wonderful quality berries for late harvest wines.
Details
| Type | Wine |
| Acidity | 5,0 g/l |
| Alcohol content | 13,5 % |
| pH | 3,69 |
| Bottle size | 0,75 l |
| Beginning of harvest | 2019-09-20 |
| Bottling date | 2021-05-05 |
| Vinification | in used oak barrels and in ceramic eggs |
| Ageing time | 10 Month |
| Vineyards | Birsalmás |
Tasting
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color | Red ruby color |
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smell | Cherry, raspberry, and cocoa. |
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taste | Fruity and lively, with full of minerals. As it opens, cinnamon and white pepper appear, followed by delicate wood. An elegant and well-proportioned wine. |