2019 White Brut. Konstantin Dzitoev
Republic of North Ossetia – Alania,
Russia,
11.5% vol., 1 900
Grape variety: Sibirkovyy
The wine is light gold in colour; persistent perlage of small bubbles. Clean nose of moderate intensity; aromas of butter, brioche, lime, peach, canned pineapple and white flowers. On the palate, the wine with a subtle sweetness (closer to dry), with moderate perfectly-integrated alcohol, high juicy acidity, a medium body, moderate plus fruit concentration on the medium finish with hints of citrus fruits. Very good quality; complex and harmonious aromatics of ripe fruits, flowers and notes of ageing on the lees; aromatics are developing in the glass; on the palate, the wine is very well balanced, juicy, closer to dry, quite mouth-coating, with very good fruitiness and aftertaste. Ready for drinking with potential for further development in the bottle (3-4 years).
Country of purchase: Russia
Tasted on 26/12/2022