Balla Géza Kolna Blaufrankisch 2019, Miniș, Romania, 100% Blaufrankisch, 14.1% ABV, 75clBy Winebuyers

This Balla Géza 'Kolna' Blaufrankisch 2019 is a 75cl wine from Miniș, Romania. It is made from 100% Blaufrankisch grapes and has an ABV of 14.1%. The wine presents a dark ruby red color, deeply infused with the essence of ripe dark cherries and berries. It features floral and peppery spice notes, along with high acidity. The pronounced spicy character, attributed to the clay soil, is a distinctive quality of this variety. The well-structured acidity is balanced with medium-high alcohol, which is nicely integrated into the wine. The finish has a hint of minerality and some savoury touches. This wine is suitable for stewed hare, game and poultry, soups with smoked ham, roast beef, lamb dishes and other grilled meats, hard and smoked cheeses. The KOLNA Vineyard Selection wines come from vines positioned on the middle slopes from an altitude between 150-300 meters. Here the vines are more exposed to the sun, the fertile soil starts to be thinner, and due to the inclination, the slopes are well-drained. The wine is vinified using a 10-day skin contact method.