Sauska x Ökumenikus Segélyszervezet Cuvée
Villány 2016
As a result of our long partnership with Hungarian Interchurch Aid (HIA) we now proudly offer two remarkable wines for the winter holiday season. For each bottle purchased, the winery supports the work of HIA helping needy families and children with HUF 1,500.
Sauska Cuvée 2016 is a limited edition, specially labeled, full-bodied Villány blend of Kékfrankos, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of cherries, rosehips, oriental spices and oak lead the nose followed by red berries and fine tobacco on the palate. Its playful minerality is nicely framed by well-integrated wood.
| Varietal composition: | cabernet sauvignon, merlot, kékfrankos, cabernet franc |
| Recommended drinking temperature: | 17-18 ℃ |
| Alcohol content: | 14 % |
| Bottle size: | 0,75 l |
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Winemaking
Hand-sorted berries gently crushed and briefly soaked. Total maceration in stainless steel tanks to preserve the grape primer character.
Aged for 15 months in used and new (20-25%) French oak barrels.
The Year
Classic vintage with good ripeness of the tannins and ageing potential. The 2016 vintage started with spring frost in April that affected mainly our young vineyards. Apart from this and some summer rainstorms, the vintage happened in an expected way, and we could harvest some fantastically balanced and healthy fruit.
Details
| Type | Red wine |
| Acidity | 5,7 g/l |
| Alcohol content | 14 % |
| Varietal composition: | cabernet sauvignon, merlot, kékfrankos, cabernet franc |
| pH | 3,53 |
| Bottle size | 0,75 l |
| Beginning of harvest | 2016-09-10 |
| Bottling date | 2018-05-20 |
| Vinification | Aged in used and new oak barrel |
| Ageing time | 15 Month |
| Vineyards | Zuhánya, Makár |
Tasting
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color | Ruby red with ink blue hues. |
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smell | Aromas of clove, dried plum and cinnamon taking the lead. |
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taste | The fine oak remains in the background, the mouthfeel is warm, round , velvety and comforting. |