Wines > Cortes de Cima Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Cortes de Cima Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Total Acids: 6.1
Final pH: 3.55
Residual Sugars: 1.0
Alcohol: 14%
Barrel ageing: 12 months in French Oak (100%)
Bottled on the family estate in April 2015
Total production: 3.520 bottles (75cl)
Harvest 2013
A dry winter, followed by a cold and wet spring. A moderate summer, which heated up in August. A delayed growing season, with late flowering, ripening and a large harvest. High Acids, ripe tannins.
Vinification
Made exclusively from selected CS grapes picked at optimum maturity from chosen sites in our own vineyards. Fermented without stems under temperature control, frequent delestage, followed by
extended skin maceration to enhance varietal fruit characters, and to provide tannin structure and balance. Aged for 12 months in French (100%) oak barrels.
Our Winemaker's comments
Displaying characteristic green pepper, spicy oak, wtih graphite notes. It has a firm, well structured palate with sweet fruit notes leading to a dry finish.
Awards
Gold Medal: Mundus Vini 2016
Silver Medal: Concours Mondial Bruxelles 2016
Silver Medal: Vinalies Internationales 2016
