Cabernet Sauvignon (double grape varieties – IGP Pays d’Oc Red)
Origin: France (Occitania, Pays d’Oc, Mediterranean climate)
Alcohol: 13% ABV
Sustainability / Certification:
High Environmental Value (HEV) – a French label issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, based on 4 axes: Biodiversity, phytosanitary strategy, fertilisation and irrigation management.
Brand Story / Concept (from Advini Catalogue):
“Become the protectors of the Earth and not just its inhabitants, for this, every step towards sustainable development counts. The Alternate range aims to offer an alternative to conventional wine lovers through the HEV approach. This wine is rooted in the heart of Occitania under a Mediterranean climate. Discover this double grape varieties wine, Cabernet-Sauvignon, in agriculture with High Environmental Value, sublimated by the Pays d’Oc terroir.”
Soil Type:
Clay and limestone.
Vinification (Winemaking):
Harvest destemmed, then fermentation at 28°C with gentle extraction for round tannins. Long post-fermentation maceration under marc (grape skins).
Complete Tasting Notes (combined from TEO & Advini):
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Colour: Dark ruby colour.
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Nose: Blackcurrant and blueberry.
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Palate: Well structured with well-integrated tannins.
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Finish: Long finish.
Food Pairings:
To be served with a duck breast or simmered dishes.
Serving Advice:
Serve at 16–18°C.
