Republic of Crimea, Russia, 12% vol., 495

Grape variety: Saperavi

This wine is medium ruby in colour. It has a fresh, fruity, spicy nose of quite pronounced intensity, giving a positive first impression, with aromas of strawberry, raspberry, cherry, black pepper, cloves, cedar, chestnut and leather. It is quite balanced on the medium-bodied palate, with the exception of some unripe tannins and is missing complexity on the medium finish. Ready for drinking with potential for ageing (1-3 years).

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 21/09/2020