The Salzl Cabernet Franc Premium 2020 is a majestic red wine from Burgenland's Seewinkel region and is undoubtedly one of Austria's great character wines. Made from 100% Cabernet Franc, this premium wine is a perfect balance of power, elegance and terroir expression. The vines thrive on paratschernosem soils consisting of loamy sand with a high gravel content - a soil structure that ensures optimum drainage and deep rooting and gives the wine its distinctive minerality.

Vinification is carried out using traditional methods: 18-day maceration, alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks at 30 °C, followed by malolactic fermentation. The subsequent 24-month ageing in small oak barrels - 100% new wood - gives the wine depth, density and noble mature flavours. With 14% alcohol by volume, an opulent structure and fine elegance, the Cabernet Franc has enormous potential - ready to drink from 2024, with a shelf life until at least 2040 with optimal storage.

The Salzl Cabernet Franc Premium is a great wine with typical grape variety characteristics and that Burgenland signature that makes it a reference for discerning wine connoisseurs and international tastings alike.

Tasting Note

In the glass, the wine is a deep ruby-garnet colour with an opaque core and delicate violet reflections. The bouquet is ripe, deep and complex, with aromas of dried plums, dark berries, black cherry confit, accompanied by balsamic and spicy notes, cedar wood, coconut, a hint of juniper and tobacco nuances. The palate is opulent, juicy and dense, with intoxicating extract sweetness, taut tannins, fine roasted wood notes, nougat, heart cherry and a finely integrated salty minerality. The finish is long, elegant and accompanied by blackberries, with a balanced, spicy aftertaste.

Acidity: 4.8 g/l

Residual sugar: 1.6 g/l

The Salzl Cabernet Franc Premium 2020 is an ideal accompaniment to grilled or roasted meat, game dishes, fried fish such as tuna steak, grilled poultry and mature hard cheeses. Spicy cheeses and savoury ragouts also ideally complement its complex structure. Serve at 16-18 °C in a large red wine glass - for an expressive, profound enjoyment experience with ageing potential and style.

Distributor/Importer:

Distributor/Importer: Salzl Seewinkelhof GmbH, 7142 Illmitz, Zwischen den Reben, Burgenland, Austria
Distributor/Importer E-Mail: weingut@salzl.at

Allergens:

• O (= Schwefeldioxid und Sulfite)

EAN:

• Delivery in 1-3 business days
• Free shipping on orders over 150 €
• Shipping costs 5,90 €
• Tracking included