Szigeti Cuvée Prestige Brut 2017 (750ml) Tempranillo

Szigeti Cuvée Prestige Brut 2017 (750ml) TempranilloSzigeti (pronounced ZIG it ee) began in 1991 when brothers Norbert and Peter Szigeti took over the family business. Szigeti operates as a ngociant, buying fruit from contracted growers and owning no vineyards. A broad range of wines are produced, all by the traditional method, and all made in fresh style with clear varietal expression. Szigeti produces wine from contracted growers in Burgenland and Niedersterreich and works closely with their partners

The vines weathered the heat quite well and berries were very small

This is 100% Catarratto wild fermented in acacia barrels and left on the skin for 5 days

palate weight and intensity

Only the best parcels of fruit are carefully selected throughout the vineyard and utilized in the Jip Jip Rocks label

SOIL: Yellow-white sandy and gravelly loam

The wine shows ripe stone fruit flavors while still being light

Merlot and a hint of Malbec resulting in a wine that is rich and full of flavor

Pruning method: “Kouloura” (basket-shaped)

were meticulously separated

with 2 locations

This Beaujolais-Villages 'Combe aux Jacques' should be drunk quite cool in order to protect the delicious aromas of fruits and the delicate freshness which is the signature of this wine

but that started to change around 2014