Cabernet Sauvignon Contarini

Vineyard location and characteristics: This wine is born in the best wine growing area of the Buje region called Contarini-Brazzania where a low yield per hectare allows for the production of extraordinary wines. The vineyards are laid out in an amphitheatre fashion, helping them to ideally utilize the local climate and the mineral-rich white soil.

Vinification and maturing: Alcohol fermentation begins at temperatures ranging from 25 to 28°C for a duration of 15 to 20 days. The malolactic fermentation and the maturation period take place over 18 months in small oak casks which help pair the rich and noble aromas of wood and grape. What follows next is the blending and the ageing of wine in a big wooden barrel over the span of a year, finishing with an additional 6 months spent in a bottle where the wine is further matured and balanced.

Color: Thick dark ruby

Bouquet: English leather, game, vanilla, lightly seared notes (needs to be decanted!), dried green herbs with a slowly developing aromas of black currant and ripe plums, finishing with plum jam

Taste: Warm, fresh, fruity, lively, delicious and savory with aromas of black current and hints of cinnamon, finishing with a charming dark chocolate finale

Gastronomic recommendation: Red means with spice herbs and pepper, particularly beefsteak