You know that mate who only likes drinks that taste like the fruit on the label? This is their wine. Asconi Strawberry is a sweet Moldovan number that drinks like ripe strawberries someone turned up to eleven. Chill it hard, pour it over a late dessert or a slow Friday on the balcony, and let it do the talking. It is sweet and it is generous at 16%, so it sips more like a treat than a glass of dinner wine.
Nose first: it's basically a punnet of ripe strawberries, sweet and jammy, with a little soft berry behind it. On the palate it's full and properly sweet, that vivid strawberry flavour rolling right through, rounded out by the grapes underneath so it's not just candy. The finish is warm (that 16% talking) and leaves a fruity afterglow that hangs around. If dry wine isn't your thing, this is the opposite of that in the best way.
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Where it's from
This comes from Asconi, a family winery in Moldova that's been at it since 1994, sat in the vineyards near Geamana in the south of the country. Moldova is one of the oldest wine regions on earth, and Asconi is one of its bigger names, pushing out millions of bottles a year on Italian kit while keeping the old sweet, fruity styles alive. Their flavoured dessert range, the 'Old Tavern' family this sits in, is the fun, easy end of that tradition. Less stuffy cellar, more 'pour me another'.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Asconi Strawberry 75cl?
Asconi Strawberry 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 Strawberry 75cl taste like?
Sweet and full of ripe, jammy strawberry, with soft berry notes and a warm finish from the higher alcohol. It's a proper sweet wine, not a dry one.
- What is the ABV of Asconi Strawberry?
16%, which is higher than most table wines. It's a sweet, fortified-style dessert wine, so keep your pours small.
- How do I serve it?
Serve it well chilled, around 8 to 10°C, in a normal wine glass. Cold is key, it keeps the sweetness fresh and the strawberry vivid. Over ice works too.
- What pairs with Asconi Strawberry?
Anything sweet or creamy: chocolate, cheesecake, ice cream, fresh berries, or a soft cheese board after dinner.
- Where is Asconi Strawberry from?
Moldova, made by Asconi Winery, a family producer near Geamana that's been making wine since 1994.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Sweet, no question. It's a flavoured dessert wine built around ripe strawberry, so skip it if you want something dry and crisp.
Asconi Strawberry 75cl
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Asconi Strawberry 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Asconi Strawberry 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.