Winery Bettina LobkowiczClassic Saphira
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Classic Saphira of the Winery Bettina Lobkowicz is in the top 30 of wines of Mělník (CZ).
Details and technical informations about Winery Bettina Lobkowicz's Classic Saphira.
Discover the grape variety: Garonnet
Colourful, structured reds with a sustained purple robe, firm tannins and an ample palate with preserved acidity. Signature aromas of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry) and spice. Productive. Grown in small quantities in south-west France for IGPs, blended into modern southern assemblages. A French black grape obtained in 1959 by crossing Morrastel-Bouschet × Cot.
Informations about the Winery Bettina Lobkowicz
The Winery Bettina Lobkowicz is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Mělník (CZ) to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Mělník (CZ)
Bohemian sub-region at the confluence of the Elbe and Vltava (north of Prague), limestone subsoil and sandy gravels, continental climate. Pinot Noir is the historic signature red (imported from Burgundy by Charles IV in the 14th century): fine and silky with cherry, raspberry, woodland floor and a spiced hint, delicate tannins. Saint Laurent (~14% of the vineyard) as a fuller red with juicy black cherries, spice and a chocolate hint. Taut, mineral Riesling as the signature white.
The wine region of Bohemia
Northern Czech wine region (4% of national vineyard, sub-regions Mělník and Litoměřice north of Prague), continental climate with moderate summers, limestone and gravelly-sandy soils. Müller-Thurgau is the signature white (26% of vines): light and fresh with citrus, white flowers and a hint of muscat. Riesling (16%) taut; Saint Laurent (14%) a spicy red close to Pinot Noir; Blauer Portugieser supple; Pinot Noir historically Burgundian.
The word of the wine: Malic (acid)
An acid that occurs naturally in many wines and is transformed into lactic acid during malolactic fermentation.
