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The grapes for Vlassides Cabernet Sauvignon are grown in selected, non-irrigated vineyards in the areas of Koilani and Vouni on mount Afamis.
Vlassides Cabernet Sauvignon is a complex and multifaceted wine with soft tannins that indicate its aging in barrel and bottle.
The wine matures one year in French oak barrels, followed by one year in the bottle.
The wine was bottled unfiltered and it is recommended to be decanted for about an hour before serving, at 18°C.
Potential of ageing of at least ten years.
Award
Year of Harvest
Gold Medal
23rd Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2023
2020
Gold Medal
14th International Cyprus Wine Competition 2023
2020
Gold Medal
13th International Cyprus Wine Competition 2022
2019
Gold Medal
12th International Cyprus Wine Competition 2019
2016
Silver Medal
11th International Cyprus Wine Competition 2018
2015
Bronze Medal
Decanter World Wine Awards 2018
2015
Commended
Decanter World Wine Awards 2017
2014
Silver Medal
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2017
2014
Silver Medal
9th International Cyprus Wine Competition 2016
2013
Gold Medal
8th International Cyprus Wine Competition 2015
2012
Silver Medal
7th International Cyprus Wine Competition 2012
2009
Gold Medal
5th International Cyprus Wine Competition 2010
2007
Cabernet Sauvignon Vlassides
Varieties:
90% Cabernet Sauvignon
10% Cabernet Franc
Soil Composition:
Sandy Clay Loam
Vinification:
The harvest takes place at the end of September. Skin contact lasts from seven up to ten days. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures in French oak barrels for twelve months.
Organoleptic Characteristics:
- Appearance: Deep ruby colour with good colour intensity.
- Aromatic Characteristics (Nose): Medium to medium(+) intensity, clean and expressive. Dominant aromas of cassis, black cherry, blackberry and plum are complemented by characteristic notes of green pepper and eucalyptus. The presence of oak is well integrated, contributing discreet tones of vanilla, coffee and sweet spices.
- Palate (Flavour and Texture): Full-bodied, with high yet well-polished tannins and fresh, well-balanced acidity. On the palate, flavours of black fruits and cassis are repeated, accompanied by notes of cocoa, pepper and subtle hints of smoke.
- Finish: Long and structured, with pronounced and distinctive varietal expression.
- Recommended Preparation: It is recommended to open the bottle 1–2 hours prior to tasting, allowing the wine to fully reveal its aromatic and flavour depth.
- Ageing Potential: Shows further ageing potential of approximately 10 years.
Harvest Information 2021:
| Ethanol: | 14,34% Vol |
| pH: | 3,36 |
| Total Acidity (H2SO4): |
3,8 g/l |
| Reducing Sugars: | 1 g/l |
| Rainfall: October until July |
546,5mm |
| Harvest Temperatures (Μ.Α.) | |
| Cabernet Sauvignon / Cabernet Franc | |
| Lowest: | 14,6°C – (9/2021) |
| Highest: | 29,8°C – (9/2021) |
2021 Harvest:
2021 harvest was an average year for the winery’s international varieties and a relatively late year for our indigenous varieties. Because of these reasons, there was a dose of truth in the joke we made to each other when we were receiving the grapes, that the 2021 harvest was actually two harvests in one! But, let’s see in detail the factors that played a decisive role in the 2021 harvest.
The total amount of rainfall in our area for the period of October 2020 to July 2021, was quite low (about 545mm of rain). The month with the most rainfall was January 2021 (264mm rain). The last rainfall took place on April 10, 2021. In terms of average minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the vegetation period, they were higher than in 2020, with the exception of September 2021, which justifies the partial later ripening in the native varieties.
The phenological stages in the 2021 harvest were as follows:
- Bud-break: First 10 days of April
- Flowering: First 10 days of May
- Veraison: In mid-July
- Ripening period – Harvest: Early August to mid-October
Some of the conclusions that emerged were that the intense abiotic stress from the high temperatures of May, accelerated flowering and reduced production due to a lower degree of fruit set. The increased temperatures of July and August yielded a rapid ripening of healthy grapes. The lower temperatures, especially during the evenings, helped the smooth phenolic maturation of the red varieties.
Each harvest season, the team at Vlassides winery aim to produce wines with the typicality of each variety. However, the aromatic and flavorful expression of the same variety, in different sub-regions, often differs. This is due to differences in soil-climatic conditions, the living environment and the adapted human activities and situations.
Testing the white wines from the tanks and barrels from specific vineyards of the same varieties after the end of the alcoholic fermentations, we found to a large extent the difference between them. When it comes to our wines which are intended for blend (eg. Grifos 2, Sauvignon blanc, Alates), this gave an additional boost in regards to the aromas and taste.
Right now, the winery’s red wines show a balance between alcohol, acidity and body, which is complemented by the intense phenolic load. Special mention should be made of the Shiraz of 2021, which due to the significantly reduced production of grapes, the wine presents an excellent concentration. In general, we hope to have red wines of deep aging, which were developed from the very good vintage of 2021.