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2015 Martincic, Cvicek

2015 Martincic, Cvicek

2015 Martincic, Cvicek
Volume: 750 mL , Alcohol: 9.50%

 Type

 Red

 Blend

 A blend of red and white grapes

 Nose

 Fresh currant, crab apples, and sparkling citrus flavored soda

 Palate

 Like a red Sour Patch Kid, this wine blasts you with sharp fresh acid up front, then calms down into a refreshing cherry lemonade with a strawberry garnish

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More about this wine from Dolenjsko, Slovenia
Winemaking began in Slovenia some 2,400 years ago. However Phylloxera (a vine pest that devastated European vineyards) invaded Slovenia in 1880 and spread quickly. Combine that with two World Wars and Slovenia is only back to about half the planted vineyards from before the 1880s.

Cviček, now a traditional wine, was developed out of necessity using the grapes that survived the Phylloxera invasion. Made from both red and white grapes it's known for its light color and having searingly high acid. Martinčič uses a long list of grapes to make this blend. Fermented in stainless steel and put through malolactic fermentation to take the edge off the high acid, this wine is a great everyday red for summer. Packed full of raspberry, currant and citrus, this wine can be served ice-cold for those sweltering August nights.
How to drink it

Pro Tip:

 Getting off work early on a summer Friday

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