Bakkanali Kab IGT 2023

Wine Description for Bakkanali Kab IGT 2023 by Bakkanali

Colour & Appearance

Deep purple-red with luminous violet reflections – a youthful, vibrant hue that underscores the freshness of the vintage.

Nose

Here Cabernet Sauvignon reveals itself in Tuscan interpretation: classic varietal aromatics meet Mediterranean macchia. Intense notes of cassis and blackcurrant meld with bay leaf, rosemary, juniper and a whisper of black olive. These are joined by Espelette pepper and subtle floral accents – a multi-layered, powerful bouquet.

Palate

Refreshingly taut on the attack, with cool, precise fruit. The cassis and blackberry fruit is structured by herbal charm and powdery-fine tannins. Leafy notes of blackcurrant leaves and bramble foliage lend the wine a spicy herbal freshness. Medium density, elegant rather than opulent – a Cabernet with finesse and drinkability.

Finish

Almost mineral-cool, with lingering dark red fruit and fine tannins. The wine bids farewell with refreshing length and a hint of Mediterranean herbal spice.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes come from a single hectare of organically farmed vineyard at Monte Amiata near Poggioferro. The 19-year-old vines are rooted in iron-rich, limestone soils at 550 metres altitude – a cool terroir that gives the wine its distinctive freshness.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Cabernet Sauvignon, spontaneously fermented with natural yeasts. Whole-bunch fermentation under semi-carbonic conditions (8-12 days maceration) ensures fruit clarity and soft tannin structure. Aged exclusively in concrete tank, minimal sulphur use (below 25 mg/l total SO₂). Only 5,000 bottles produced.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A versatile companion to grilled tuna, lamb cutlets with rosemary potatoes, Pasta al Ragù or Pecorino Toscano. Also an intriguing choice with mushroom risotto or herb focaccia with olive oil.

Special Characteristics

An atypical, refreshingly unconventional Cabernet: cool, herbal-spicy, with Mediterranean character rather than international opulence. Natural wine philosophy meets Tuscan soul – authentic, vibrant, unvarnished.