2022 Pomalo Blaufrankisch, Slavonija, Croatia

2022 Pomalo Blaufrankisch, Slavonija, Croatia

Wild fermented Frankovka makes for a gluggable Slavonian red that’s perfect for grilling in the summertime! Fruity nose offering cherry, red apple, and nutmeg, followed by a crunchy pallet bursting with tart red cherry, red berries, and eastern spices, balanced with lively acidity, gentle tannins and easy drinkability.

$19.99
$19.99

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ABOUT THIS WINE

100% Frankovka (aka Blaufrankisch) from Slavonija - Pannonian basin, Continental Croatia. The vines grown on volcanic and sandy soils with white clay stones, on a bedrock of slate and granite. Hand-picked. Destemmed and pressed with 7-14 days of skin maceration with spontaneous fermentation. Racked and 4-6 months aging on fine lees in stainless steel. Lightly sulphured. Minimum necessary filtration before bottling in February 2023.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

The Begović cousins are two phenomenal winemakers from starkly different backgrounds - one based in the northeastern mountains of Slovenia, one based on the Dalmatian coast of Croatia — whom discovered their long-lost relation to each other over their mutual family lineage in the village of Kozice, Croatia. 

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Grape(s) Blaufrankisch
Farming Sustainable