Zenato SANTA CRISTINA Cabernet Sauvignon Garda DOC 2018

Cabernet Sauvignon is a noble variety famed for its capacity to produce full-bodied red wines with a distinctive bouquet. This wine derives from a meticulous selection of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc that is vinified according to traditional techniques then aged and fined in small barrels of French oak.

Grape variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Geographical location: The vineyard is located in S. Cristina estate, in Peschiera del Garda - Verona on the southern shores of Garda lake. South exposed.
Type of soil: Cretaceous-clay base. 
Vinification: Fermented for approximately 3 weeks in stainless steel tanks with frequent pumping over to maximise transfer of the substances contained in the skins. Conditioned for 15-18 months in new and used barriques. After racking, the wine sojourns for 2-3 months in stainless steel tanks and for a further 5-6 months in the bottle before being released on the market. 
Colour: Cherry red with very lively lights in the glass and garnet veins.
Nose: The bouquet is full, layered and lingering, with a succession of overtones of red berries, mature fruit and fruit preserves, with an accent of vanilla, spices and a very light and extremely pleasurable hint of grass.
Palate: Mouth-filling, well-rounded, complex and full-bodied wine and yet also velvet-smooth and very elegant, confirming the sensation of being well-fruited, underscored by the vanilla and liquorice. Great aromatic length.
Gastronomical combinations: The ideal accompaniment to a wide range of dishes, including game, grilled meat and mature cheeses.
Serving temperature: At 14/16°C.