Petite Sarah, a blend crafted by the Santa Sarah Wine Estate, is inspired by the concept of femininity, complexity, multi-layeredness, and precise elegance. The winemakers carefully selected the best grapes to create a blend that is both sophisticated and mysterious, like a young lady of refined taste. The grapes for Petite Sarah 2021 are entirely sourced from the estate's own vineyards in the Goritsa area, located next to the Black Sea coast. The vineyards are tended to by Evgenia Georgieva, the winemaking process is overseen by Kalina Dyankova. The result is a wine that is both intriguing and alluring, with layers of complexity that unfold with every sip.
Alcohol by volume, %
14.50
Total acidity, g/l
5.20
Residual sugar, g/l
3.60
Bottle sizes available
750ml x 5000
Closure type
DIAM5
Bottling
2022
Serving temperature
18 °C / 64 °F
Vinification
Cold maceration at 8oC in wooden vats of French, German, and Austrian oak with a capacity of 3500 kg, stainless steel vats with a capacity of 4200 kg, and rotobarrels of Austrian oak with a capacity of 450 kg, for a period of 7 days. After the cold maceration, the grapes are fermented for 3 weeks. Following the fermentation, the grapes are subjected to a period of maceration at 31°C for 3-4 days. The final step in the winemaking process is malolactic fermentation, which takes place in 225 liters oak barrels for a period of 4 weeks.
Ageing
The wine is aged for a total of 6 months in used French oak barrels. Following the barrel ageing, the wine is then aged for an additional 4 months in stainless steel vessels.
Tasting notes
Rich, deep ruby color. Complex nose with notes of sweet red pepper, cherry, cocoa, earthy notes, rosemary oil and mint. On the palate, this wine is juicy, fruity and ripe with full body and hints of butter, black fruit and roasted red pepper in the long finish.
Food pairing
It pairs well with juicy meats - veal, lamb, as well as with risotto or pasta with mushrooms. Its structure and complexity can be appreciated on their own, without the need for food pairings.