COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Cavalleri Vinhos De Família
REGION
Vale dos Vinhedos
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Vinho Fino Tinto Seco Cabernet Sauvignon from Cavalleri Vinhos De Família is a 2018 vintage wine produced in Brazil's esteemed Vale dos Vinhedos, the country's first and most recognized Denominação de Origem. This family-run estate, founded in 1987, upholds a tradition of Italian winemaking heritage, focusing on quality through meticulous vineyard management and a hands-on approach. The 2018 vintage is noted as exceptional for the region, benefiting from ideal weather conditions that promoted optimal grape ripening, contributing to the wine's structure and balance. The wine is made exclusively from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, reflecting the unique terroir of Vale dos Vinhedos.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Brazil's first and only Denominação de Origem (DO) wine region.
Fact 02
Family-run winery with Italian roots, established in 1987.
Fact 03
Limited production per hectare to ensure grape quality.
Fact 04
A historic 2018 vintage known for exceptional grape maturation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of this Vinho Fino Tinto Seco Cabernet Sauvignon begins with manual and selective harvesting from the winery's own vineyards in Vale dos Vinhedos. The winery adheres to strict yield controls, aiming for a maximum of 7 to 8 tons per hectare to ensure full phenolic ripeness. Following harvest, the grapes undergo fermentation, though specific details on vessels, temperatures, and yeasts are not provided for this vintage. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels for approximately 8 to 10 months, followed by a period of bottle aging before its release. The winery emphasizes sustainable vineyard management and a hands-on approach throughout the winemaking process.
