Pour this and you get the friendly side of Cabernet. Dark fruit, a little violet perfume, then a soft velvety finish that doesn't bite back. It's dry but rounded, the kind of red that just works with a plate of grilled meat and good company. Friday night, slow Sunday, a long catch-up over the braai. Want it tonight? Say the word and we'll have it at your door.
First sniff is ripe blackcurrant and dark cherry, with a pretty lift of violets and a whiff of worn leather underneath. On the palate it's smooth and medium-bodied, more about juicy fruit than grip. The tannins (that drying, grippy feel Cabernet is known for) are gentle here, so it goes down velvety with a long, warm finish. Dry, balanced, no rough edges.
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Where it's from
This comes from Kvint, the Tiraspol Winery and Distillery in Moldova, a tiny landlocked country between Romania and Ukraine that's quietly one of the oldest wine cultures on earth. Kvint has been at it since 1897 and is better known for its brandy, but the Electio range is its serious wine line. The grapes carry the Codru protected geographical indication, Codru being the green, hilly central belt of Moldova where the climate suits Cabernet nicely. Moldova punches well above its size on wine, and bottles like this are why.
Good to know
- What is the price of Electio Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml. 2019?
Electio Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml. 2019 is KSh 1,249 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Electio Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 750ml taste like?
Dark blackcurrant and cherry fruit with violet and a hint of leather, then a soft velvety finish. It's dry and medium-bodied with gentle tannins, so it's smooth rather than heavy.
- What is the ABV of Electio Cabernet Sauvignon 2019?
13.5% alcohol by volume, right in the comfortable middle for a dry red.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Fully dry. The fruit is ripe and generous, but there's no sugar sweetness to it.
- How should I serve it?
Slightly cool at 16 to 18 C in a big red wine glass. A short fridge chill helps if the bottle's warm, and a swirl wakes up the aromas.
- What food pairs with it?
Grilled and roasted meat is the sweet spot. Think nyama choma, steak, burgers, lamb, rich stews or a hard cheese.
- Where is it from and who makes it?
It's made by Kvint in Tiraspol, Moldova, from grapes with the Codru protected geographical indication.
Electio Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml. 2019
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Electio Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml. 2019 price in Kenya
Buy Electio Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml. 2019 online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,249. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.