2017 Vintage

Lunatic Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 - 12,5% vol. - Bello Winery

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A Cabernet Sauvignon from Nesti Bello, aged in cherry wood instead of oak. Violet, blackberry, and tobacco, smooth and mellow with age.

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Tasting Notes

Deep ruby in the glass. Violet and blackberry on the nose, with spice and a hint of tobacco. Smooth and balanced on the palate, softened by its years in cherry wood.

Serve & Pair

Serve at about 18°C (64°F). Pairs with grilled steak, roast lamb, hearty pasta with meat sauce, and aged cheeses.

The Facts
Grape
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage
2017
Region
Perlati, Durrës
Alcohol
12.5%
Volume
750 ml
Production
Ganimede Method, brief passage in cherry barrels
Yield
70 quintals
Bottles produced
4000
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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Why We Chose It

Most red wines that see wood are aged in oak. Nesti ages this one in cherry wood, which gives it a softer, spicier character you rarely find. It has also had years to settle, so it is smooth and ready to drink now.

Bello Winery, Perlat: Carmenere Grown Two Kilometers From the Sea

About the Producer

Bello Winery

Jorgli Bello came home from Tuscany to look after his parents and started making wine again in his garage.

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