2020 Rivage. Krinitsa
Gelendzhik-Krinitsa-Betta PDO,
Krasnodar region,
Russia,
12.9% vol., 2 800
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon; Cabernet Franc; Syrah
The wine is deep ruby in colour. Clean and intense nose; aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, prune, graphite, cloves, vanilla and note of blackcurrant leaf. On the palate, the wine is dry, with moderate very well integrated alcohol, with medium plus juicy acidity, a medium plus body, medium plus firm tannins, with moderate plus fruit concentration on the medium plus finish with a note of blackcurrant. Very good quality; intense, complex and developing nose dominated by clear varietal aromas of Cabernet Sauvignon; notes of ageing in oak are very noble and well-integrated, not masking the primary aromatics; on the palate, the wine is well balanced and structured, juicy, with firm ripe tannins, decent fruitiness and a long aftertaste. Ready for drinking with potential for further development in the bottle (6-8 years).
Country of purchase: Russia
Tasted on 17/06/2022