GRAMMA | Liric | 2020
cabernet sauvignon | feteasca neagra

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Today we are going to review a rosé wine from Podgoria Iasi wine region in Moldova – Liric 2020 by Gramma. This rosé wine is a blend of cabernet sauvignon and feteasca neagra, where cabernet sauvignon forms the wine’s main body and structure, while feteasca neagra rounds up and smoothens the final blend. Rosé itself is a bizarre wine category, as it isn’t exactly a red wine nor is it a white wine – it is something in between. The secret to the pinkish hue of the rosé wine is found in the skins of the grapes and more exactly in the anthocyanin pigments. When making a red wine, the skins spend the entire fermentation touching the juice, for rosé however the process is shortened, for example pinot noir usually spends around 4 to 6 hours on the skins to produce its trademark pale salmon hue, while cabernet sauvignon needs only a few minutes to make that rich, deep-pink color. But enough theory – that said, without further ado, let’s take a look at the wine tasting results.
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Take a look at the tasting notes below and our detailed assessment of the wine:

//Visual
color: pale peach color
clarity: clear grey hues

//Olfactory
intensity: rich & fruity
fruit profile: red fruits | stone fruits | berry fruits
__red fruits: red currant | cranberry
__stone fruits: peach | nectarine | pink mirabelle
__berry fruits: raspberry | goji berry | berberry | strawberry | wolfberry | pink mulberry
fruit character: ripe & overripe

//Flavor
non fruit: floral
__floral: hibiscus | peonies
primary layer: fruit

//Palate
sweetness: dry
acidity: high
alcohol: medium
tannin: low
__grip: smooth
balance: good
__dominant: alcohol
body: supple | medium

//Taste
fruit profile: red fruits & berry fruits
fruit character: ripe
non fruit: floral
finish: medium
aftertaste: crisp

//Scoring
GRAMMA | Liric | 2020
variety: cabernet sauvignon | feteasca neagra
country: Romania | Moldova
region: Iasi | Visan
rating: 92.5

//Conclusion
maturity: in its prime | drink now
verdict: fine | highly recommended
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This is definitely a fine wine of Romania and, with a total of 92.5 points scored, this wine is right there, among the best wines we’ve rated so far. Check our complete database on the wine rating page, where you can find all the wines that we have tasted and reviewed or go to the about us page and find out more about our exquisite rating system.

Verdict: this is a very light, lean and refreshingly crisp rosé wine that is right there, at the summit of its prime form, therefore our recommendation is to drink it now, as there’s no need for further bottle ageing at this stage. It feels supple and very appealing, with a nuanced fruity-floral profile and a crisp finale. On the palate the wine delivers mouth-watering acidity and a touch of alcoholic warmth on the mouthfeel, which makes it feel well structured and nicely balanced. On the nose the wine feels very expressive and delivers a mixture of ripe and overripe berry fruits in the foreground, followed by a subtle and appealing floral layer in the background. All in all, this is a blueprint rosé wine blend with a harmonious aromatic profile and a round and plush mouthfeel – a wine that will pair nicely with oven baked salmon or parmesan roasted shrimp. Cheers!

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