Asconi Red Semidry 75cl
Picture a red that tastes like spooning into stewed plums with a whisper of vanilla on top. That's Asconi Red Semidry. It's a Cabernet Sauvignon from Moldova that softens Cab's usual grip, so there's a gentle sweetness rounding off every sip instead of a dry, grippy finish. Easy company for a slow evening, generous enough to please the table that doesn't love bone-dry wine. Order it now and we'll have it at your door fast, whatever the hour.
Deep, inky purple in the glass, the kind of colour that stains the side. The nose is all dark fruit: dried plums, ripe blackberries, a soft puff of vanilla underneath. On the palate it's medium-bodied and just off-dry, so you get that plummy sweetness but it never tips into syrup. The tannins (that drying, tea-like grip Cabernet is known for) are dialled right back to a light tug, which makes it smooth and forgiving. Finishes warm and fruity, no harsh edges.
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Where it's from
Asconi is a family winery in the village of Puhoi, south of Chisinau in Moldova, a tiny country that's quietly one of the most wine-obsessed places on earth. The Sirbu family took over an old grape-processing site back in 1994 and have since planted hundreds of hectares of classic French grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon. Cool detail: they built their own machine to make concentrated grape juice on-site, the only one of its kind in Moldova, and that's exactly what gives this wine its gentle semi-dry sweetness. No additives, just grapes.
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- What is the price of Asconi Red Semidry 75cl?
Asconi Red Semidry 75cl is KSh 1,599 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Asconi Red Semidry 75cl taste like?
Dark and fruity. Think dried plums, blackberries and a hint of vanilla, medium-bodied with soft tannins and a gentle off-dry sweetness on the finish.
- What is the ABV of Asconi Red Semidry?
It's 12% ABV, an easygoing strength for a red.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Semi-dry, so it sits in the middle. There's a touch of fruity sweetness but it stays balanced and food-friendly, not a dessert wine.
- How do I serve it?
Lightly cool at 16 to 18°C in a big red wine glass. If it's warm, ten or fifteen minutes in the fridge sorts it out.
- What food pairs with Asconi Red Semidry?
Grilled and roasted meats love it. Nyama choma, lamb chops, beef stew, even a bit of dark chocolate or aged cheddar.
- Where is it from?
Moldova. It's made by Asconi, a family winery in the village of Puhoi, from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.
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Asconi Red Semidry 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Asconi Red Semidry 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,599. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
