Sason 2023 Seb Winery

Sason, comes from vineyards overlooking the island of Saseno, an island that has shaped the history of the Mediterranean, this wine is a true treasure of Albania. The grapes, an expert blend of Kallmet, Shesh i zi and Vlosh, grow in a unique terroir influenced by sea breezes and the minerality of the soil.The winemaking process is a tribute to tradition. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, maceration on the skins and aging in steel: each step is designed to enhance the authenticity of the fruit and the minerality of the terroir. The result is a wine with a complex and enveloping aromatic profile, with notes of red fruit, spices and a savory and mineral finish.A sip of this wine is a sensory journey to discover a fascinating territory and a millennial culture.

Producer: Seb Winery

Sason

️Valona, Albania

Seb Winery

2023

Kallmet 50%, Shesh i Zi 35%, Vlosh 15%.

️12,5%

Red Wine

Spontaneous fermentation by indigenous yeasts, without temeperature control, maceration in steel for 25 days, then additional 10 months sur liè, and finally 3 months in glass, without additions

On the nose ripe red fruits and floral hints – especially violet – mineral and brackish, with hints of herbs

Fresh and lively, with a medium structure and soft tannin

Serving temperature 16°-18°

Monkfish stew

Dedicated to the island that can be seen from the vineyards, Saseto (Sazan in Albanian), known as Sason in Roman times

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Vlora, Albania

SEB: A Journey to the Heart of Albania’s Wine Industry.

In the rolling hills of Vlora in southern Albania, an ambitious project is revolutionizing the world of wine. SEB, an acronym that conceals a meaning yet to be revealed, is more than just a winery: it is a return to the roots, a celebration of the land and a tribute to native grape varieties.

Born in 2018 from the passion of a group of oenophiles, SEB aims to produce wines that tell the story of a unique territory. The vineyards, cultivated with traditional and environmentally friendly methods, extend over alluvial soils, rich in pebbles and sands, which give the wines a unique minerality and complexity.

The decision to focus on native grape varieties is a statement of intent. Grape varieties that have characterized the Albanian landscape for centuries, but were in danger of disappearing due to industrialization and standardization. SEB, by recovering and enhancing these ancient varieties, is helping to preserve an invaluable genetic heritage.

The winery, created inside a tunnel dug in the 1920s, offers a cool and constant environment, ideal for winemaking. Here, the wines ferment spontaneously, without the addition of selected yeasts, and age in large wooden barrels, acquiring roundness and complexity.

But SEB is not just wine. It is also a project to enhance the territory, an invitation to discover an authentic Albania full of surprises. The tastings organized in the winery, among the vineyards and overlooking the sea, are an unforgettable experience for wine lovers.

In conclusion, SEB represents a winning bet on a territory that is still little explored from an enological point of view. A project that combines tradition and innovation, passion and respect for nature. Tasting a SEB wine means embarking on a sensory journey to discover an authentic and surprising Albania.