Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon

Stellenbosch

Small Zalze

Matured

Size

0.75 l

1.50 L

vintage

2021

2022

2020

2019

CHF 54.00

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SKU: 106019 ISBN: 6009611450215

This classically structured Cabernet speaks more of finesse and elegance than of power and weight. An initially closed bouquet opens in the glass to intense dark fruits, followed by damp fynbos. These aromas follow on the palate with cassis and black cherries, supported by a subtle herbaceous note. An elegantly structured wine that lingers almost endlessly on the finish.

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Produzent Small Zalze

Vinifikation The various vineyard blocks were harvested at optimum ripeness and vinified separately. After careful selection in the vineyard, the grapes were hand-sorted at the winery, so that only the best fruit was vinified. After destemming, the grapes were fermented in a combination of stainless steel tanks and traditional open-top fermenters. At Kleine Zalze, a combination of punch-downs and pump-overs was used at various stages of fermentation to achieve the best possible extraction and a balance between flavour and tannin content. Particular attention was paid not to over-extract the wine and to maintain density without compromising elegance. After primary fermentation, the grapes were gently pressed and transferred to French oak barrels (40% new, 30% second, and 30% third fill) for 19 months before blending.

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