Vranec Perfect Choice 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon Perfect Choice 2005
ranec Perfect Choice 2005
Tikveshija Vineyard Region, Demir Kapija
Varietals composition: 100% Vranec
Flavour descriptors:
This extraordinary wine is a sublimation of tradition and modern, combination of the highest quality grapes and the latest, special technology. Produced from a handpicked selection of fruit from 30 years old vines in Tikveshija region, this wine is deep ruby-coloured with sweet ripe cherry and blueberry aromas. The taste is rich and versatile, with full and long lingering finish. Aged for 12 months in bottle, this wine represents a classic of excellence. Decantation is recommended 20 minutes prior to consumption. Always, an exceptional choice!
Food pairing:
It goes exceptionally good combined with wild game, but we also recommend the combination with dark chocolate.
Wine analysis:
Total acid: 5.3 g/lit
Residual sugar: 3.26 g/lit
Alcohol: 14% by volume
Vintage:
A warm spring followed a moderately rainy winter, giving an early start to the 2005 growing season. The rainfall was in normal amount and equally dispersed throughout the year. These conditions, which continued through most of the harvest season, fostered high-quality grapes and set a relatively easy pace for the vineyard and winemakers. The grapes are picked end of October 2005, late harvest, with 10-15% dried grape bunches from 30 years old vineyards. The grape is harvested in late cooler night hours, hand picked and then collected in wooden crates.
Winemaking:
- The fruit is crushed
- 48 hours cold maceration on 15°C to soften tannins
- 10 days fermentation at 23-25°C during which complete “remontage” is conducted twice
- Malolactic fermentation to fine tune acids and textural balance
- Still fermentation in combination with American and French chips
- Wine maturation in tank for 5 months
- The wine is aged in bottles for 1 year before release