MOUNTAIN HEIGHTS
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
TURA WINERY • HAR BRACHA • ISRAEL
"The pinnacle of Cabernet: a wine forged in the heights, where the mountain cold and limestone soil sculpt an unforgettable power."
The Terroir of Har Bracha
Tura Mountain Heights Cabernet Sauvignon is an icon of high-altitude viticulture in **Israel**. **Tura Winery**, a wholly owned family winery (Estate), cultivates its grapes in the **Har Bracha** settlement, where extreme climatic conditions—snow in winter and cool mountain breezes in summer—allow for slow and perfect ripening. This Cabernet Sauvignon is famous for its density and its ability to reflect the minerality of the limestone soil, consolidating itself as a cult wine for collectors of robust reds.
1. Identity Profile
Specific Origin: Mount Bracha, Samaria, Israel.
Winery: Tura Estate Winery.
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Aging: 20 months in French oak barrels (mainly new).
Certification: Kosher for Passover, Mevushal.
Volume: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Deep, almost opaque garnet color, with a viscosity that anticipates its body.
Nose: Intense notes of cassis, blackcurrant, and blackberry jam, masterfully integrated with aromas of fine wood, vanilla, clove, and a hint of dark chocolate.
Palate: A monumental wine. Imposing structure with firm yet velvety tannins. It has a brilliant acidity that balances its high fruit concentration. The finish is extraordinarily long, spicy, and mineral.
3. Mountain Heights Architecture
4. Pairing and Reserve Service
Cuisine: This is a wine for high-intensity dishes. It pairs sublimely with premium cuts of meat (Rib-eye, Porterhouse), roasted lamb, long-cooked game stews, and very mature, potent cheeses.
Service: Serve at **18°C (64°F)**. It is **crucial to decant the wine** at least 90 minutes before serving so that the complexity of the mountain and oak aging can fully open up.
Technical Data and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What makes Tura's vineyard special?
Its location at 850 meters (2,789 feet) above sea level ensures a drastic temperature range. This allows the Cabernet Sauvignon to develop a thick skin (lots of color and tannin) without losing its natural elegance and freshness.
Is it a Single Vineyard wine?
Yes, Tura is an Estate winery, meaning they only produce wines from grapes grown in their own vineyards, guaranteeing total quality control from the land to the bottle.
Why is the aging so long?
The 20 months in barrel are necessary to polish the enormous tannic load produced by high-altitude grapes. The result is a balanced wine that can age for decades.
