The kingmaker
Cuvée Schwarzer König
Zurich AOCRed wine
Merlot, Syrah, Dornfelder
13.5%
Barrel
16°C
This powerful yet smooth cuvée is an excellent accompaniment to aromatic meat dishes such as braised beef with root vegetables, lamb chops with rosemary or entrecôte with pepper sauce. A classic game dish such as venison pepper or a hearty beef ragout with polenta also brings out the structure and spice of the wine wonderfully. For vegetarians, try ratatouille or grilled aubergines with a spicy tomato sauce. Also ideal with mature hard cheeses.
Heinrich Schwarz Sr. planted the first vines in 1968, laying the foundation for a passion for agriculture. After a period of increasing reorientation, his son Andreas took over the business in 2004 and converted it entirely to viticulture. Today, he manages the seven-hectare estate using organic methods, where sustainability meets innovation and naturalness. The philosophy is clear: as little intervention as possible, own vine material, wild yeasts and working closely with the terroir. National and international awards testify to the strength of this clear signature: pure, characterful wines with regional origins – made with sensitivity and a love of nature.
The nose offers a seductive interplay of ripe raspberries, dark forest berries and a hint of liquorice. The palate is powerful on the attack, with present, finely-grained tannins that combine structure and elegance. The finish is complex with notes of plums and spicy depth. A characterful wine with polish, fullness and remarkable energy.
The wine is aged for 14 months in used barriques.
Grown in a top location with a south-southwest exposure, which benefits particularly from the warm evening sun. The soil is sandy loam with a considerable amount of silt – a nutrient-rich base with good water retention capacity.
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