93 poena za Zemna Rezerva 2021, Matalj

U mirisu se oseća trenutna svežina sa čistim voćnim aromama borovnice, kupine, trešnje, takođe i malo kedra (18 meseci odležavanja u francuskom hrastu), pa čak i dašak lešnika. 

Ukus je obogaćen notama duvana, kupine i šljive, sa naznakama sladića, tamne čokolade bogate kakaom, malo rogača i mahune vanile i daškom crne trešnje. Tek blagi dodir začina u završnici. 

Alkohol od 14,5% je ustrajan, ali ne i preteran, baš kao i tanini, čiji je mladalački dodir dovoljan da nagovesti potencijal dugovečnosti vina. 

Sočna mineralnost, čvrsta, ali elegantna kiselost i dugotrajna voćno-začinska završnica upotpunjuju ovo umetnički strukturirano vino.

Although 5 years old, this Cabernet cuvée of Sauvignon (85%) and Franc (15%) is still quite young and shows why Matalj is one of Serbia’s premier winemakers. 

There’s immediate freshness on the nose with clean fruit aromas – blueberry, blackberry, cherry, also some cedar (18 months ageing in French oak), and even a whiff of hazelnut. 

The palate is romanced with notes of tobacco, blackberry and plum, and hints of licorice, cocoa-rich dark chocolate, a bit of carob and vanilla pod, and a touch of black cherry. Some gentle spice on the finish. 

The alcohol - 14.5% – is confident yet not overbearing, just like the tannins, whose youthful grip is just enough to nod to the wine’s longevity potential.  

Juicy minerality, firm but elegant acidity, and a lingering fruit & spice finish complete this artistically structured wine.    |