Teodor Red Selekcija 2006

Grape variety

merlot (85%), cabernet sauvignon (15%)

Geographical area

Collio – Italy, Brda – Slovenia

Name of the vineyard

Rusic, Plešivo

Age

20-42 years

Altitude

150-250 meters above sea level

Exposure

south-east/south-west

Soil type

marl, slate and sandstone (opoka)

Harvest

hand-harvested, separation of grapes according to different varieties - merlot at the end of September, beginning of October; cabernet sauvignon in the middle of October

Vinification

separation of grapes according to different varieties – merlot: 28 days of maceration in contact with the skins in stainless steel tanks; cabernet sauvignon: 15-20 days of maceration in contact with the skins in stainless steel tanks; during this period, the delestage technique continues; temperature of fermentation 28°C/32°C

Maturation

separated according to different varieties; 45 months in French oak barrels of 225l. The wine is wisely blended before bottling.

Maturing in the bottle

at least 6 months

Alcohol

14,0% vol

 

Total acidity

5,9 g/l

Bottle

0,75 l, 1,5l , 3 l, 6 l

Bottling

5.600 bottles 0,75 l, 155 bottles 1,5 l, 60 bottles 3 l and 10 bottles 6 l in September 2010, no cleaning or filtration

Serving temperature

18-20°C

Characteristics and description

Dark velvety red color, still solid and young. The mature and warm bouquet is a combination of several different aromas - of dark berries, jams, tobacco and fresh leather. The first impression is sweet. The taste is rich, spicy and fruity: of dark berries and plums. It has a strong structure and noticeable freshness. At the end, the taste is of dark chocolate, spices and leather. It develops and fades slowly. Very good when young, it can be aged at least 5-10 years.We recommend it with all kinds of red meat, roasted or grilled, game, salami, aged sheep cheese.

Serving suggestions

This excellent wine may be combined with dishes of modern haute cuisine, and it also upgrades traditional dishes. Serve it with a wide variety of meat dishes – venison and all types of red meat. It is suitable with mature, slightly spiced sheep cheese.

Ageing potential

Even today the wine shows a wide variety of scent and an elegant structure of its body. With its maturing in the bottle the wine will only grow on softness and elegance. Therefore we can leave it ageing for fifteen years or longer.