COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
PRODUCER
Craft Winery Biologist
REGION
Ukraine
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Biologist Intriga Slava Ukraini 2023 is a red wine from Craft Winery Biologist in Ukraine. The wine's name, 'Slava Ukraini,' translates to 'Glory to Ukraine,' signifying its commemorative intent. Craft Winery Biologist is known for its biodynamic and organic vineyards in the Odesa and Kyiv regions, with winemaker Ihor Petrenko emphasizing a passionate commitment to quality and a desire to 'change the paradigm' of Ukrainian wine. This wine is unfiltered, utilizes wild yeast, and is produced in limited quantities, with each bottle individually numbered.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€27
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named 'Slava Ukraini' meaning 'Glory to Ukraine'.
Fact 02
Created specifically for the Swedish market.
Fact 03
Unfiltered and uses wild yeast for fermentation.
Fact 04
Bottled in limited numbers with unique bottle numbers.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Biologist Intriga Slava Ukraini 2023 is produced using spontaneous fermentation with wild yeast, a technique employed by Craft Winery Biologist to capture the natural character of the grapes and vineyard. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 15 months in new French oak barrels, a process longer than typical for this series, which contributes to its structure and complexity. The wine is bottled unfiltered, preserving its natural integrity. Craft Winery Biologist's approach is guided by biodynamic and organic principles, aiming for minimal intervention to allow the terroir to express itself.
