Appearance: The wine has a lively, intense ruby red color with violet hues, indicating its maturity. The liquid is dense, with pronounced fruitiness.
Aroma: The aroma is dominated by notes of ripe cherries and plums combined with dark chocolate. There are also delicate spicy notes of licorice, red pepper, and dark tobacco, which give the wine complexity.
Taste: On the palate, the wine proves to be extremely complex and rounded. Warm, velvety, and rich, with an emphasis on fruity and spicy notes. Minerality and freshness add an extra dimension to the taste.
Finish: The wine is terroir-driven, which is reflected in its long persistence in the mouth. Aged for a minimum of 12 months in oak barrels, which gives it additional depth and complexity. The distinctive style of this wine has received numerous awards, including a platinum award and the title Best in Show DWWA 2016.
Specifications
| Others | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Croatia |
| Type | Rich red |
| Variety | Refosco |
| % Alcohol | 15 |
| BIO | BIO |
| Type of product | Wine |
| Country | Croatia |
| Vintage | Tekuća berba |
| Volume | 0.75 |
| Wine Type | red wine |
| Natural wine | Natural wine |
| Brand | Veralda |
| Producer | Veralda |
| Region | Croatian Istria |
| Sugar Level | dry |
| sulfites | yes |
| Serving temperature | 14 - 16 °C |
| Wine clasification | still wine |