AKRONTE Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Grape:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol:
14.5%
Winemaking:
Fermentation in stainless steel; long maceration; 24 months in French oak barriques; 12 months in bottle
Color:
Intense ruby with garnet reflections
Nose:
Blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite, cedar, and spice
Palate:
Structured and powerful, ripe tannins balanced by freshness, long persistence
Ratings:
James Suckling 92 points; Bibenda Cinque Grappoli
Pairing:
Ribeye steak, venison, wild boar ragù, aged pecorino
Production:
Several thousand bottles, estate’s flagship red
Description
This superb red is our flagship wine, powerful, well extracted and sumptuously structured, yet silky on the palate. The nose fully mirrors these qualities, with compelling,complex aromas. Here is a wonderful wine for rare meats, large game, and the classic meat dishes of international cuisine