Zyme
Kairos 2021
| Denomination | IGT Veneto |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Corvina, Corvinone, Croatina, Garganega, Marzemino, Merlot, Oseleta, Rondinella, Sangiovese, Sauvignon, Syrah, Teroldego, Trebbiano Toscano |
| Aging | Aged for at least 2 years in French oak barriques (without racking), followed by a minimum of 6 months ageing in bottle. |
- Blend of 15 grape varieties: Cabernet, Corvina, Merlot and others; 2021 harvest, Veneto IGT
- Artisanal vinification: steel and cement, cryo-maceration and indigenous yeasts for 20–25 days
- Extended ageing: 24 months in French oak barriques and 6 months in bottle
- Sensory profile: notes of fruit and flowers, minerality, tobacco and spices, persistent finish
- Pairings and awards: spiced meats, game, mature cheeses; 95/100 Vinous
Description
What kind of wine it is
Zyme Kairos is a still red wine from Veneto, the result of a refined blend of fifteen grape varieties, including Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Corvina, Merlot, Oseleta, Sangiovese and Chardonnay. This robust red expresses an enveloping sensory profile: on the nose, distinct fruity notes alternate with delicate floral hints and a clear mineral imprint. The palate reveals a pleasant depth, merging flavours of jam and undergrowth with warm nuances of tobacco, cinnamon and nutmeg. The finish is characterised by its lingering taste, making it the ideal companion for flavourful meats, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
Kairos originates from the vineyards of the Zyme winery, located between the provinces of Verona and Vicenza. The soils of alluvial, volcanic and glacial origin vary depending on the location of the plots, giving the grapes a pronounced minerality. This pedoclimatic variety allows for a careful balance between the fruity and floral components. Thanks to strict organic vineyard management, the vines follow their natural rhythms, ensuring the creation of a red wine with a defined identity and a characteristic brilliant ruby colour with garnet highlights.
How it is produced
The production process involves manual pruning, leaf removal and careful selection of the bunches, which are placed on racks for drying for about forty days. Vinification takes place in steel and cement tanks through cryo-maceration. Fermentation, carried out exclusively by indigenous yeasts, lasts for about three weeks and is supported by periodic manual processing of the must. The wine then matures for at least two years in French oak barrels without racking, completing the process with a final period of ageing that definitively consolidates its structural complexity.
History and Curiosities
The Kairos 2021 by Zyme is a tribute to the “opportune moment”, the meaning of its Greek name, referenced on the label by the symbols of the sundial and the clock. Like the colourful costume of Harlequin, this renowned Veneto IGT comes to life from a harmonious mosaic of fifteen grape varieties grown between Verona and Vicenza. The winery’s vision enhances the identity of each individual grape in a structured symphony, awarded 95/100 by Vinous. A sip of pure prestige that encapsulates artisanal excellence and a profound respect for the perfect timing.
Awards
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
95/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
95/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1999
- Oenologist: Matteo Mazzoldi
- Bottles produced: 150.000
- Hectares: 30
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Ecosustainability to vineyard management practices, transparency of the final product through the understanding of its production processes, and respect for the rhythms of nature are the principles of Zýmē’s approach to winemaking.
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| Name | Zyme Kairos 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Veneto IGT |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Corvina, Corvinone, Croatina, Garganega, Marzemino, Merlot, Oseleta, Rondinella, Sangiovese, Sauvignon, Syrah, Teroldego, Trebbiano Toscano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Zyme |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Kairos 2021 by Zyme is a tribute to the "opportune moment", the meaning of its Greek name, referenced on the label by the symbols of the sundial and the clock. Like the colourful costume of Harlequin, this renowned Veneto IGT comes to life from a harmonious mosaic of fifteen grape varieties grown between Verona and Vicenza. The winery’s vision enhances the identity of each individual grape in a structured symphony, awarded 95/100 by Vinous. A sip of pure prestige that encapsulates artisanal excellence and a profound respect for the perfect timing. |
| Origin | Province of Verona and Vicenza (Veneto, Italy) |
| Soil composition | Alluvial, volcanic or glacial depending on the location of the vineyard |
| Fermentation | 20–25 days |
| Production technique | Organic fertilisation and manual pruning; shoot selection, defoliation, bunch thinning. |
| Wine making | Vinified in steel and concrete tanks; cryo-maceration and fermentation with indigenous yeasts for 20–25 days, with only manual handling of the must and pomace; aged for at least 2 years in French oak barriques (without racking) and subsequently aged in bottle for a minimum of 6 months. |
| Aging | Aged for at least 2 years in French oak barriques (without racking), followed by a minimum of 6 months ageing in bottle. |
| Total acidity | 5.7 gr/L |
| PH | 3.5 |
| Residual sugar | 5.0 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 33.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |