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Exceptional Albanian wine from the Bello winery, Lunatic Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is produced in the Perlati region, near Durres. Ruby red with thin orange nuances, this promises a full and complex tasting emphasized by its peculiar aging in cherry wood barrels..
Aromatic and flavor profile
This Lunatic Cabernet Sauvignon features a spice-rich nose with marked violet notes, subtle hints of tobacco, and oak from the aging process. On the palate, this is smooth and well-balanced, full of flavor, and thus perfect for matching to red meat, pasta in strong sauces, and mature cheeses.
Production method
This wine was made in a special way: aged in cherry wood barrels that give it a delicate spiciness and a velvety texture. After aging in the barrel, the wine was further aged in the bottle, refining its structure and deepening its complexity. Its closeness to the Adriatic Sea, lying only 2 km from the vineyard, defines its freshness and underlines its strong marine influence.
Pairing suggestions and serving temperature
This 2017 Lunatic Cabernet Sauvignon pairs well with red meats, such as steaks either grilled or roast lamb, all accompanied by ripe cheese. Its full expression of aromas and flavors will come when the wine reaches a temperature of about 18°C .
The first bottle of wine produced by Bello Winery dates back to 1977 and then, after several decades of experience, gave rise to the actual founding of the Cantina itself, which officially took place in 1994. The Winery is located in a hamlet of Durrës, Perlat, located in a hilly area 2 km away from the sea that serves as a bridge between the coast and the mountainous area. Bello Winery's vines are all certified by the Rauscedo Cooperative Nurseries (VCR), a cutting-edge, industry-leading winery. The vines are selected and planted after careful analysis of the soil, which, thanks to the geographical location and the wind favored by the sea, requires a minimum amount of phytosanitary treatment. The area planted with vines is about 8 to 10 hectares. The grape varieties present in Bello Winery are:- Shesh i Bardhë (native Albanian grape variety)- Merlot- Carmenere- Cabernet Sauvignon- Touriga Nacional- Malbec.A very relevant peculiarity of the winery concerns fermentation, as all fermentations take place using the "Metodo Ganimede": it is a method imported from Italy and unique in its kind, used in Albania only by Cantina Bello.
