Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot trocken - Bretz

The Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot from Bretz in Rheinhessen presents a dense, purple-red color in the swirled glass. At the rim there is also a color transition into garnet red. The initial nose of the Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot caresses with blueberries, blackcurrants, and mulberries. The fruity aspects of the bouquet are joined by notes from barrel aging such as garrigue, cigar box, and green bell pepper.

The Bretz Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot impresses with its elegantly dry flavor profile. It was bottled with an exceptionally low residual sugar content. This is a genuine quality wine that clearly stands out from simpler qualities and thus delights this German wine, despite all its dryness, with the finest balance. Aroma does not necessarily require sugar. On the palate, this powerful red wine is characterized by an exceptionally velvety texture. The finish of this matured red wine from the Rheinhessen wine-growing region finally captivates with a beautiful aftertaste.

Vinification of the Bretz Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot

This powerful red wine from Germany is vinified from the grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. After the grape harvest, the grapes are brought to the winery as quickly as possible. There they are selected and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in small wooden barrels at controlled temperatures. The fermentation is followed by a maturation for several months in oak barrels. After the wine is finished, the Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot is gently harmonized.

Food recommendation for the Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot from Bretz

Enjoy this red wine from Germany ideally tempered at 15 - 18°C as an accompanying wine with potato pan with salmon, spaghetti with caper-tomato sauce or fried calf’s liver with apples, onions, and balsamic vinegar sauce.

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