DOSS Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva

Vineyard and terroir

The Cabernet Sauvignon comes partly from well-aerated hillside vineyards in Oltradige at approximately 400 m and partly from the warmest sites in western Bassa Atesina. The latter vineyards lie at around 300 m on deep, sandy soils.

Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon.

Vinification

The grapes are picked by hand into small containers to avoid excessive pressure. They are destemmed, then undergo a slow, gravity-assisted must fermentation lasting 15–20 days in stainless-steel tanks.

Ageing

Malolactic fermentation and 18 months of maturation take place partly in large wooden barrels and partly in barriques. The wine subsequently matures for another six months in bottle before release.

Technical data

Vintage 2023. Alto Adige DOC. Yield: 56 hl/ha. Alcohol: 13.5% vol. Total acidity: 5.72 g/L. Residual sugar: 1.0 g/L. Ageing potential: 8 years.

Tasting profile

Deeply coloured and full-bodied, with a spicy bouquet of ripe fruit. The palate combines persistence and elegance with a rounded, fine-grained tannic frame.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 16–18 °C. Pair with red meats, game or spicy cheeses.