Infinity 2021

Winery Kasnyik

Tasting Notes:

60% Alibernet, 40% Dunaj

The grapes were harvested from the Kalvária and Góra vineyards, from 19 and 8-year-old vineyards with sugar levels of 25.00 and 22.00 Brix. Alibernet underwent a 2-day maceration, Dunaj for 14 days. Spontaneous fermentation took place with skins in 700-liter vats, and the wine subsequently matured for 11 months on lees in used barrels.

The wine was made using traditional methods without the use of selected yeast, enzymes, or other additives. It was not clarified or filtered, with minimal sulfite addition, and a total sulfur content of only 26 mg/l.

Through skillful vinification, certain 'flaws' of both varieties were eliminated, and their strengths came to the forefront. A mere 2-day maceration of Alibernet prevented its youthful harshness and a certain lack of structure, while with Dunaj, fresh and vibrant fruit took center stage, overshadowing the overripe jammy notes and tiring heaviness.

CHARACTERISTICS

Dark, opaque ruby with a purplish rim; a slight haziness upon tilting the glass indicates unfiltered filling. An elegantly fuller aroma gradually unfolds, with dark fruit, notes of sour cherries, cassis, spices, and minerals on the nose. A medium to full, juicy, meaty flavor with excellently integrated fresh acidity that lightens the overall experience. Surprisingly pleasant drinkability, with the 14% alcohol level almost imperceptible, enhanced by velvety tannins and a long, lingering finish. An excellent wine that we can confidently predict will achieve success!

Taste Profile:

Wine region Stredoslovenská - Central Slovak Wine Region
Grape varieties Hron, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Vintage 2017
Volume 0,75 l
Alcohol 13,0 %
Residual sugar 2,1 g/l
Total acids 5,19 g/l
Total sulfur dioxide 31 mg/l
Histamine 0,8 mg/l

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The Kasnyik family is one of the founding members of Slovakia's Autentista Wine Community, they chose a path that Focused on "Crafting Authentic Strekov Wines."

Kasnyik a family-run winery found in 2004 in the heart of Strekov wine region. Based on growing experience in 2008, they chose a path that focused on natural conditions, environmentally friendly grape cultivation, and wine production based on traditional methods.

The vineyards are hidden among the Strekov hills, in the center of the Strekov wine-growing region. They farm 10 hectares (organically certified 2014) in largely Limestone-rich and clayey loam soil between 200-250 meters above sea level. They grow a diverse range of grape varieties including Grüner Veltlíner, Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Welschriesling, Blaufränkisch, Dunaj and Alibernet,

They wines are made with strict yield reduction and spontaneous fermentation, mostly in wooden barrels. That's why they exclude the use of any foreign substances such as yeasts, enzymes, and various preparations, Instead, they allow the true character of the Strekov terroir to shine through in their wines, creating a unique and authentic expression of the region's essence.