Pour this cold and it's basically summer in a glass. Pale pink, soft and a little sweet, all fresh strawberries and red berries with a flowery lift. It's the bottle you grab when you want everyone to be happy without thinking too hard. Not bone-dry, not syrupy, just easy company for a warm Nairobi evening or a long table of friends. Chill it properly and it disappears fast.
Lead with the nose: fresh strawberry, raspberry and a little rose-petal perfume, the kind of smell that makes you want a sip immediately. On the palate it's light and smooth with that gentle semi-sweet edge, ripe red berries up front and just enough freshness to stop it feeling heavy. It's the sweetness of fruit, not of sugar, so it stays bright and keeps you coming back. Low-key, friendly, no harsh bite.
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This comes from Asconi, a family-run winery in Moldova, a small country wedged between Romania and Ukraine that's quietly one of the oldest wine cultures on earth. Asconi got started in 1994 on the bones of an old Soviet-era cellar in the Codru hills near Puhoi, just south of the capital Chișinău. They farm hundreds of hectares of their own vines and run modern Italian kit, knocking out millions of bottles a year. The Prestige range is their crowd-pleasing line, and this rosé is exactly that: a friendly pink made to be poured, not studied.
Good to know
- What is the price of Asconi Prestige Rose Semi sweet 75cl?
Asconi Prestige Rose Semi sweet 75cl is KSh 1,589 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Asconi Prestige Rosé Semi-Sweet 75cl taste like?
Light, smooth and gently sweet, with fresh strawberry and raspberry, a touch of floral perfume, and just enough freshness to keep it bright. It's fruity and easy rather than sugary.
- What is the ABV of Asconi Prestige Rosé?
It's 11%, so it's on the gentle side. Easy to enjoy a glass or two over a long evening.
- How do I serve it?
Serve it well chilled, around 8 to 10°C, in a normal wine glass. It's also great over ice on a hot day. No decanting needed.
- What food pairs with it?
It loves grilled food, so nyama choma, chicken or fish off the grill, spicy wings, samosas, salads or a cheese and fruit board all work beautifully.
- Where is it from?
Moldova, made by the family-run Asconi Winery in the Codru region near Puhoi. Moldova is one of the world's oldest wine-growing countries.
- Is it sweet or dry?
It's semi-sweet, sitting comfortably between dry and dessert-sweet. The sweetness is soft and fruity, not heavy, so it's an easy pour for most people.
Asconi Prestige Rose Semi sweet 75cl
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Asconi Prestige Rose Semi sweet 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Asconi Prestige Rose Semi sweet 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,589. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.