Picture a sweet, deep-red wine that someone handed a glow-up with ruby grapefruit. That's this. Juicy ripe berries up front, then a tangy citrus snap that stops it ever getting cloying. Pour it cold on a slow Friday, line up some nyama choma or just a film and the couch, and it does the rest. It's an easy yes for the crew that finds dry reds a bit too serious.
Smells like a bowl of ripe red fruit with someone peeling a pink grapefruit next to it. The first sip is properly sweet, all jammy strawberry and red-berry richness, and then the ruby grapefruit cuts straight through with a bright, tangy zing that keeps the whole thing lively instead of sticky. It's smooth and round in the mouth, no harsh grip, and that citrus tail lingers on the finish. At 16% it carries a bit more warmth than your average glass, so it sips slow and satisfying.
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This comes from Asconi, a family winery in Moldova, the little Eastern European country that quietly makes a lot of seriously good wine. They've been at it since 1994, farming vineyards near Geamana village in the Codru hills and running one of the most modern setups in the country, even harvesting at night. Moldova got squeezed when Russia slapped an embargo on its wine back in 2006, so wineries like Asconi went hunting for new fans worldwide, and Kenya is now firmly on that map. This grapefruit-infused red is their playful, modern side, less old-world stuffiness, more fun in a glass.
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- What is the price of Asconi Grapefruit Ruby Red 75cl?
Asconi Grapefruit Ruby Red 75cl is KSh 1,929 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Asconi Grapefruit Ruby Red 75cl taste like?
Sweet and juicy with ripe red berries, lifted by a tangy ruby grapefruit zing that keeps it bright. It's smooth, fruity and not at all harsh, with a citrusy finish.
- What is the ABV of Asconi Grapefruit Ruby Red?
It's 16%, a touch stronger than your average glass of wine, so it sips slow and warm.
- How do I serve it?
Well chilled, around 8 to 10C. Drink it neat from a wine glass, or pour it over ice on a hot night. No mixing needed.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Properly sweet. It's a flavoured dessert-style red, so expect ripe fruit and sugar balanced by that grapefruit tang, not a dry sipper.
- What food pairs with it?
Great with nyama choma, spicy wings, soft cheeses, dark chocolate or fruit desserts. It loves a bit of spice and anything off a snack board.
- Where is it from?
Moldova, made by Asconi, a family-owned winery in the Codru region with vineyards near Geamana village.
Asconi Grapefruit Ruby Red 75cl
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Asconi Grapefruit Ruby Red 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Asconi Grapefruit Ruby Red 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,929. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.