Cavalli Warlord Red Blend 2023

Cavalli Warlord is a bold, structured red blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon (71%), alongside Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. The grapes were hand-harvested and carefully sorted at dawn, with the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot fermented in stainless steel using daily pumpovers, while the Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc were fermented separately in small open-top vessels with frequent manual punchdowns for more precise tannin management. Extended post-fermentation skin contact and barrel-based malolactic fermentation add further structure and polish, with the finished blend maturing for 18 months in French oak barriques. The result is a wine of ripe black plum, blackberry compote and Black Forest cake, layered with cedar spice and subtle cocoa, carried by a delicate mid-palate, well-rounded tannins and the poised, balanced acidity characteristic of Cavalli.