Description

RED CUVÉE RESERVE 2022
Gorun wInery 60% Cabernet Sauvignon | 40% Cabernet Franc

The Story of the Wine
Red Cuvée Reserve 2022 was born from the desire to unite the strongest qualities of the two leading red varieties in the Gorun Winery vineyards – the structure and power of Cabernet Sauvignon with the elegance and aromatic complexity of Cabernet Franc.
The 2022 vintage stands out with perfectly ripe grapes, allowing for the creation of a wine with depth, balance, and excellent aging potential in the bottle. The two varieties were vinified separately. The final blend was crafted after a careful selection of the finest vessels. The wines then continued their maturation together in specially selected French oak barrels, where the wine developed its complexity, balance, and character.

Terroir
The grapes originate from Gorun Winery’s own vineyards, located in the Pchelina area near the town of Iskar, in the heart of the Danubian Plain.
The region is characterized by typical chernozem (black earth) over a loess base with the presence of limestone. The combination of soils with good water retention, constant winds, and high diurnal temperature variations (large temperature shifts between day and night) creates excellent conditions for achieving ripeness, concentration, and aromatic complexity in the grapes.

Vinification and Aging
Following careful hand-harvesting and grape selection, a short cold maceration is performed. This is followed by temperature-controlled fermentation and extended skin contact to extract color, structure, and aromatic potential.
The wine ages for 12 months in stainless steel tanks to stabilize and develop its fruit character, followed by 12 months of aging in French oak barrels. After bottling, it undergoes additional bottle aging, which contributes to the harmony and complexity of the final product.

Tasting Profile
Color: Intense ruby color with deep garnet undertones.
Aroma: A complex aromatic bouquet with notes of black cherry, cassis, and ripe wild berries, complemented by nuances of sweet spices, cedar, cocoa, tobacco, and subtle oak.
Taste: Full-bodied, concentrated, and well-structured wine with velvety tannins, excellent balance between fruit and oak, and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Red Cuvée Reserve 2022 is an excellent partner for:
Beef steaks and roasted red meat
Lamb and game
Slow-cooked meat dishes
Aged hard cheeses
Mushroom and truffle dishes
Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting: Decanting 30–60 minutes before serving is highly recommended.

AWARDS
2021 Vintage – Decanter World Wine Awards – 90 points
Red Cuvée Reserve 2022 – Trophy for Best Red Wine in the Balkans, Balkans International Wine Competition 2026