Kuban. Krymsk PGI, Krasnodar region, Russia, 14.5% vol., 1 990

Grape variety: Cabernet Franc

This wine is medium ruby in colour. It has a fruity, spicy, floral nose of medium plus intensity, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, blueberry, plums, black pepper, leather and violet. It is quite balanced and fresh on the concentrated, quite complex, full-bodied palate with ripe, velvety tannins, although the alcohol is a little dominant on the medium-plus finish. Ready for drinking with potential for ageing (3-5 years).

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 21/09/2020