Korlat Privé
Dalmatia, Croatia
Price: 66,67 €/L
Korlat Privé 2017 shows its best when paired with aged cuts of grilled red meat, such as ribeye or beef steak, as well as game dishes, particularly roasted venison or wild boar in rich red wine sauces. It also pairs beautifully with duck breast served with berry-based sauces, and with aged hard cheeses like cheese from Pag or old Parmesan.
- 16-18 °C
In the heart of the Zagora region, where the rugged Dalmatian karst meets the warm Mediterranean sun and the sea breeze, Korlat Prive is born, a wine that carries within it the strength of nature and the patience and the precision of the winemaker.
Korlat Privé 2017 is a blend of the most noble Bordeaux varieties — Cabernet Sauvignon (64%) and Merlot (36%). Cabernet Sauvignon, contributes power, depth, structure, and character to the blend, while Merlot adds softness, refinement, and elegance, creating an extraordinary harmony.
The grapes for this wine come from carefully selected micro-locations within the Korlat vineyards, situated on sun-drenched, stony soils that yield low quantities but exceptional concentration of flavor and aroma. The harvest is done by hand, and after destemming and crushing, each variety undergoes maceration separately for about twenty days. Following fermentation, the wine remains on fine lees for an additional six months, gaining further body and complexity. It then undergoes a long maturation period of at least 36 months in Slavonian oak tonneaux barrels of 500 liters. After the final blending, the wine is bottled and continues to mature, gradually revealing its full potential.
In the glass, Korlat Privé 2017 captivates with its deep, vibrant dark red color, almost verging on black, hinting at the wine’s intensity and richness. On the nose, it reveals a complex and layered bouquet, notes of blueberry, blackcurrant, and overripe plum intertwine with hints of cherry, dried fruit, and warm spices. Each aroma unfolds gradually, inviting patient enjoyment. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and opulent, with exceptionally concentrated flavors of dark fruit, perfectly balanced freshness, and soft, ripe tannins that envelop the mouth in a silky texture. The body is powerful yet harmonious, a perfect balance of strength and elegance.
*To order this limited-edition wine, you must first join the Korlat Club, via the following link: https://klub.korlat.hr/
*As this is a limited-edition wine, it is possible to order only 1 bottle of Korlat Privé. First, a pre-order is made, after which the wine is delivered within a maximum of one month.
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