# Cabernet Sauvignon (2021)

- **Producer:** Galil Mountain Winery
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Region:** Galilee, Israel
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €17
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** violet, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate, cedar, mint

## About this wine

The Cabernet Sauvignon from Galil Mountain Winery is a 100% varietal wine produced in the Upper Galilee region of Israel. Established in 2000, Galil Mountain Winery aims to honor the region's long winemaking history through sustainable practices. The Upper Galilee's high-altitude vineyards and Mediterranean climate contribute to the wine's profile. The 2021 vintage experienced a unique growing season with an early spring, influencing grapevine development and fruit maturity.

## Interesting facts

- Kosher wine from Israel's northern Galilee region.
- Vineyards are situated at high altitudes (420-800m).
- Revitalizes a winemaking tradition over 2,000 years old.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus body and balanced acidity can complement richer dishes. Tannins in Cabernet Sauvignon often pair well with the protein in red meats, while fruit notes can harmonize with savory or slightly sweet elements in dishes.

## Wine making process

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were fermented in stainless steel vats for about seven days, followed by malolactic fermentation. Aging occurred for six months in stainless steel to maintain fruit character, or for twelve months in neutral French oak to round tannins and integrate subtle oak notes. The winery employs sustainable practices and aims to reflect the Galilee's terroir.