Sauska Cuvée 13
Villány 2021
Bright ruby red, with an attractive spice mix on the nose, especially anise and white pepper, followed by ripe tart cherry and violet. Crisp and fruit-forward on the palate with black currant-blueberry notes and some delicate smokiness. A lean and proportionate red with fine tannins and jumpy minerality. The well-deserved every night red with screw cap.
| Varietal composition: | cabernet sauvignon, merlot, kékfrankos, cabernet franc, syrah |
| Recommended drinking temperature: | 12 ℃ |
| Alcohol content: | 14 % |
| Bottle size: | 0,75 l |
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Winemaking
After a quick, accurate selection berry cold-soaked for 3-5 days.
Fermented in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeast to maximize fruit character.
Aged in stainless steel and selected used barrels for 8 months.
The Year
Winter of 2021 took a dry start, which was very helpful with pruning. Snow arrived by the end of March with a significant cooldown, followed by a dry April. All spring turned out to be cold resulted in an annoyingly slow-growing period that lasted long. We faced summer with roughly two weeks of delay. Lots of rain helped to bloom and ripen, keeping us busy with constant green works. Extreme hot June, July, August, even early September temperatures helped to keep the fruit healthy throughout the summer – also created dangerously high-concentrated berries. We had to pay extra attention to the rose grapes` s harvest time to avoid overripening and preserving freshness. This year was all about discipline. Harvest started on August 30th with the rose base grapes we pulled in in two weeks before moving on to the big reds. With balanced timing, we managed to complete the harvest by October 20 with a rainy finish. Challenging vintage with great results.
Details
| Type | Red wine |
| Acidity | 5,2 g/l |
| Alcohol content | 14 % |
| Varietal composition: | cabernet sauvignon, merlot, kékfrankos, cabernet franc, syrah |
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| Bottle size | 0,75 l |
| Beginning of harvest | 2020-08-22 |
| Bottling date | 2021-09-02 |
| Vinification | Aged in stainless steel and a little oak. |
| Ageing time | 8 Month |
| Vineyards | Konkoly, Makár, Kopár, Ördög-árok |
Tasting
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color | Bright ruby red. |
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smell | Anise and white pepper, followed by ripe tart cherry and violet. |
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taste | Crisp and fruit-forward on the palate with black currant-blueberry notes and some delicate smokiness. |