Wachtkopf Cabernet Sauvignon trocken - Weingut Sonnenhof

The Wachtkopf Cabernet Sauvignon from the Sonnenhof winery in Württemberg reveals a bright, purple-red color in the swirled glass. The first nose of the Wachtkopf Cabernet Sauvignon reveals notes of blackberries. The fruity notes of the bouquet are joined by notes of barrel ageing such as black pepper and coffee.

On the palate, the Wachtkopf Cabernet Sauvignon from Weingut Sonnenhof opens pleasantly aromatic, fruity and balanced. There is dry and really dry. This red wine belongs to the latter group, as it was bottled with just 0.8 g of residual sugar. The texture of this well-balanced red wine is wonderfully full-bodied on the palate. Thanks to its vital fruit acidity, the Wachtkopf Cabernet Sauvignon is wonderfully fresh and lively on the palate. The finale of this red wine from the Württemberg wine-growing region impresses with a beautiful finish.

Vinification of Weingut Sonnenhof Wachtkopf Cabernet Sauvignon

This wine clearly focuses on one grape variety, namely Cabernet Sauvignon. Only flawless grapes were used for this exceptionally balanced single-varietal wine from Weingut Sonnenhof. After the grape harvest, the grapes are immediately taken to the winery. Here they are sorted and carefully broken up. This is followed by fermentation in small wooden vats at controlled temperatures. At the end of fermentation, the elegant Wachtkopf Cabernet Sauvignon is aged for several months in oak barrels.

Suggested pairings for Weingut Sonnenhof Wachtkopf Cabernet Sauvignon

This red wine from Germany should ideally be served at a temperature of 15 - 18°C with goose breast with ginger-red cabbage and marjoram, veal boiled fillet with beans and tomatoes or Boeuf Bourguignon.