Sauska Cuvée 7 Siklós
Villány 2017
A light-hearted Bordeaux-blend with Merlot backbone. Deep ruby, layered, vibrant, and fruit-forward, earthy, especially rich in wild berries. On the palate lovely silky tannins, rosemary, and dry herbs. Great lengths and freshness, irresistible minerality characterize this red thanks to the windy Siklós plateaus. A polished and elegant red with great aging potential.
| Varietal composition: | cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc |
| Recommended drinking temperature: | 17-18 ℃ |
| Alcohol content: | 14,5 % |
| Bottle size: | 0,75 l |
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Winemaking
Three days cold maceration of accurately hand-sorted, clean berries. 35 days of total maceration in stainless steel tanks. Full, partial natural malolactic fermentation before the press.
Aged for 15 months in 70% used and 30% new French oak barrels.
The Year
The fall-winter resting time of the vineyards was very cold in 2017, with just a moderate amount of snow. The above-average warm months of March resulted in very early bud-break on the Blaufrankisch (Kékfrankos) plantations, followed by the Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. The pre-blooming period was extremely warm leading to quick blooming and binding in the second two weeks of May. The June-August period was warm and balanced. In July several quick but heavy storms put our perfectly ripening bunches at risk. Due to the steady high temperatures, the sugar development of the berries was quicker than usual, only slowing down by early August. The early fall colder nights came just in time helping to build acidity and aromas. The harvest started with the Rose bases, as usual, followed by a cold and dry September. Ripening slowed down a bit while we gained more acidity and wonderful aromas! Luckily, October rewarded us with awesome warm weather to finish the harvest with the big reds, Cabernet Sauvignon closing the cellar door. The conclusion? Lean and elegant wines, lively colors, vibrant acidity and moderate alcohol, all in balance.
Details
| Type | Red wine |
| Acidity | 6,5 g/l |
| Alcohol content | 14,5 % |
| Varietal composition: | cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc |
| pH | 3,58 |
| Bottle size | 0,75 l |
| Beginning of harvest | 2017-09-15 |
| Bottling date | 2019-09-13 |
| Vinification | in used and new oak barrels |
| Ageing time | 15 Month |
| Vineyards | Zuhánya, Csukma, Makár |
Tasting
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color | Deep ruby. |
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smell | Vibrant, and fruit-forward, earthy, especially rich in wild berries. |
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taste | On the palate lovely silky tannins, rosemary, and dry herbs. |