Sauska Cuvée 5
Villány 2017
Intriguing and almost ethereal aromas of black cherries, violets and Iberic ham. Picture-perfect texture and mouthfeel with flavors of blackberry tart, cardamom, and leather. Long, fruit-driven aftertaste that leaves the palate fresh and ready for the next sip.
| 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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Vineyards
This top cuvee is produced from our finest wines and vineyards. The Cabernet Franc comes from Makár vineyard, the Merlot from Kopár and the Cabernet Sauvginon from the Ördögárok plot. Produced in small amounts, this blend represents the very best that each vintage has to offer.
Winemaking
After a 3-tier thorough selection of hand-picked clusters, the grapes were de-stemmed and after a couple of hours of pre-fermentative cold soak, the fermentation started. Fermented happened in stainless steel tanks. After 30 days of skin-contact, the wine was gently pressed. Aged for 16 months in 225-liter French barrels. 85% new oak was used.
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 | 5,7 g/l |
| Alcohol content | 14,5 % |
| Varietal composition: | cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc |
| pH | 3,66 |
| Bottle size | 0,75 l |
| Beginning of harvest | 2016-10-08 |
| Bottling date | 2017-09-27 |
| Vinification | in used and new oak barrels |
| Ageing time | 16 Month |
| Vineyards | Makár, Kopár, Ördög-árok |
Tasting
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color | Deep blackish ruby. |
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smell | Intriguing and almost ethereal aromas of black cherries, violets and Iberic ham. |
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taste | Picture-perfect texture and mouthfeel with flavors of blackberry tart, cardamom, and leather. Long, fruit-driven aftertaste that leaves the palate fresh and ready for the next sip. |