Modra Frankinja 2012

Modra Frankinja 2012
Origin
Slovenia, Štajerska Slovenija, Murberg
Site
Vineyard selection
Site Type
hilly land
Varietal
Blaufränkisch 100 % | 15 - 20 years
Soil
loam

Cellar

Harvest
handpicked
Maturing
barrique | 225 L | new barrel | 24 month(s)
barrique | 225 L | used barrel | 24 month(s)
Bottling
natural cork

Data

Wine Type
Still wine | red | dry
Alcohol
14 %
Residual Sugar
1.4 g/l
Acid
5.42 g/l
Drinking Temperature
14 - 16 °C
Optimum Drinking Year
2018 - 2025

Wine Description

Blaufränkisch is a native Slovenian variety that likes cool to moderate climate and prolonged warm summers. The colour is deeper ruby. The nose is pronounced matured, fine and layered. There is plenty of black and red fruits, such as cherries, black pepper notes, coffee, leather. Dry on the palate, full bodied with ripe moderate acidities, fully ripe, soft tannins and a very smooth texture. A classic elegant cool climate red. In perfect condition.