A Cabernet Sauvignon from Domaine de la Zouina near Meknes in Morocco, made from biodynamically farmed vines at altitude in the Middle Atlas foothills — powerful and heady with firm tannins, dark fruit, garrigue, and ripe pepper, aged in oak and bottled unfiltered.
Tasting Notes
Deep garnet with ruby highlights. The nose brings the warmth of Morocco into the glass: black fruit character typical of Cabernet Sauvignon lifted by garrigue, ripe red pepper, and a Mediterranean scrub note you don't find in French or South American examples. The palate is powerful with firm tannins that gradually soften to reveal ripe berries, vanilla, and a chocolate depth from oak ageing. A genuinely compelling wine from an unexpected country.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Origin: Morocco, Meknes (Middle Atlas foothills, 800m altitude, biodynamic practices)
- Style: Dry red, biodynamic, unfiltered, minimal intervention
- Winemaking: Hand harvested, indigenous yeast fermentation, maceration, oak barrel ageing, no additives, unfiltered
Food Pairing
Grilled lamb, beef, tagines, rich stews, and aged cheeses. An excellent pairing for Moroccan cuisine.
Serving
Serve at 16-18°C. Open 20 minutes before serving. Decant if possible.
About the Producer
Domaine de la Zouina was established in the early 2000s by Gerard Gribelin and Philippe Gervoson near Meknes in Morocco's most important wine-growing region. Farming at 800 metres altitude in the foothills of the Middle Atlas mountains, they produce wines of real structure and Moroccan character using biodynamic methods.
