Csernus Frankovka Modra Selection 2020, Slovakia

From the Csernus family estate, Csernus Frankovka Modra Selection 2020 is a dry red wine from Stredoslovenská Vinohradnická Oblast in Slovakia. Made from 100% Frankovka and bottled at 13.0% ABV, this limited run comes from the Pod Strážom single vineyard on the volcanic foothills of Mt Straz.

Light and fresh in body, it combines elegant acidity with silky tannins and a lush, spicy character. Ripe red fruits, cherries and sour cherries lead the aroma and palate, while almost eight months in oak barrels brings added depth, with a full, velvety texture and a vanilla and smoky aftertaste. Suitable for vegans, it suits hearty dishes such as game, veal and tomato-based pasta, as well as sheep's cheese.

Key features

• 2020 vintage
• Dry red wine
• Stredoslovenská Vinohradnická Oblast, Slovakia
• 100% Frankovka
• 13.0% ABV
• Pod Strážom single vineyard
• Limited run of 3,052 bottles
• Suitable for vegans

Tasting notes

Palate

Elegant acids, a light and fresh body, lush and spicy character, and silky tannins. Ripe red fruits, cherries and sour cherries are complemented by fine spices.

Finish

Full and velvety, with a vanilla and smoky aftertaste.

Serving suggestion

Pairs with sausages and mash, game dishes or veal, tomato based pasta dishes, or aubergine moussaka. Sheep's cheese also works well alongside it.

Rackhams Reference : 5FKCYRM4G4