Octavia Cuvée
Vintage 2018
by GVS Schachenmann AG
Varietal Cabernet Dorsa
Color red
Region German-Speaking Switzerland
Country Switzerland
Medal Score
12.0
4 competition medals
Tasting Notes
Aromas
black cherrycassissmoked leatherdark chocolatevioletsspice box
Palate
Full-bodied with firm, grippy tannins and moderate acidity, offering a plush, velvety texture that unfolds with depth and concentration.
Finish
Long and persistent, with echoes of black fruit, toasted oak, and a hint of licorice lingering on the palate.
Food Pairings
- • grilled ribeye steak with rosemary butter
- • braised beef short ribs with red wine reduction
- • aged Gruyère cheese
- • wild mushroom risotto
- • duck confit
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2032
Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.
Competition Medals
Gold AWC Vienna 2021
Gold Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2021
Silver Expovina Wine Trophy 2021
Silver AWC Vienna 2020
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