Sauska Sauvignon Blanc 2023
2023
Text-book Sauvignon Blanc aromas of gooseberry, elderflower and fennel seeds. Vibrant, thirst-quenching and electric palate of lime cordial, green mango and anise. Incredibly refreshing with aromas that, almost literally, jump out of the glass. Sauvignon Blanc lovers will be very much pleased with this our version, grown in the volcaninc soils of Tokaj.
| Varietal composition: | sauvignon blanc |
| Recommended drinking temperature: | 10 ℃ |
| Alcohol content: | 13 % |
| Bottle size: | 0,75 l |
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Vineyards
Grapes for this wine come from our estate grown Padihegy vineyard, where our new winery is located. We have a 1,7-ha plot of Sauvignon blanc planted on this hill. This vineyard is located just outside the border of the town of Mád in the direction of Rátka. Wines made from this vineyard have a unique softness and freshness.
Winemaking
After hand harvest, the pre-chilled grapes were destemmed, gently crushed, and left to soak with its skins for 6 hours before pressing to extract more pure fruit aromas. The wine fermented and aged in stainless steel for 4 months on its lees before bottling. Un-oaked style.
The Year
Challenging vintage in the vineyard with fantastic results in the cellar. The 2023 year will be remembered as one of the most challenging ones in terms of vineyard management. At the beginning of summer we had a big hail damage that ruined 90% of the grapes in the Padihegy and Istenhegy vineyards. Also -just like in Villány- Peronospora was a big challenge due to the heavier-than-usual rain (600-650 mm). Despite the challenges, the 2023 wines have incredible freshness and vibrancy. Specially good for sparkling and dry wines.
Details
| Type | White wine |
| Acidity | 5,8 g/l |
| Alcohol content | 13 % |
| Varietal composition: | sauvignon blanc |
| pH | 3 |
| Bottle size | 0,75 l |
| Beginning of harvest | 2023-08-13 |
| Bottling date | 2024-01-12 |
| Vinification | in stainless steel |
| Ageing time | 5 Month |
| Vineyards | Padihegy |
Tasting
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color | Pale yellow. |
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smell | Text-book Sauvignon Blanc aromas of gooseberry, elderflower and fennel seeds. |
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taste | Vibrant, thirst-quenching and electric palate of lime cordial, green mango and anise. Incredibly refreshing with aromas that, almost literally, jump out of the glass. |