COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Red Blend
PRODUCER
Drood Wine Brewery AB
REGION
Zagros Mountains
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Hafez The Poet 2022 is a red wine produced by Drood Wine Brewery AB, an importer based in Sweden that sources grapes from the Zagros Mountains in Iran. This wine is part of Drood Winery of Persia's initiative to revive ancient Persian winemaking traditions. The Zagros Mountains, known for their high altitude and unique soil composition, provide the origin for the grapes used in this blend. The wine is named in honor of Hafez, a renowned Persian poet, reflecting a connection to the region's rich cultural heritage.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€26
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Wine production in Iran dates back over 7,000 years.
Fact 02
The wine is named after Hafez, a celebrated 14th-century Persian poet.
Fact 03
Grapes are sourced from high-altitude vineyards in the Zagros Mountains.
Fact 04
Drood Winery aims to be the first Persian winery since the revolution.
FOOD PAIRING
Read more
WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Hafez The Poet 2022 involves sourcing grapes from high-altitude vineyards in the Zagros Mountains of Iran. For the 2021 vintage, the wine was aged for 14 months in oak barrels. Organic viticulture was noted for the 2021 vintage. Specific details on fermentation, yeast, and harvest for the 2022 vintage are not provided.
