Muž, Podrum Franjo - 2020

Name: Muž, Podrum Franjo
Brand: Podrum Franjo
SKU: 51922
Price: 29.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 51922 750 mL

A fresh and bright blend of Blaüer Kolner, Blaufränkisch, Pinot Gris from Plješivica, this dry red was fermented and aged in both used neutral oak and stainless steel. Pair with Šnicle.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2020

Country

Croatia

Producer

Podrum Franjo

Grape Variety

Blaufränkisch

Pinot Gris

Production Methods

Organic

Natural

Wine made from organically or biodynamically grown grapes with minimal intervention avoiding the use of chemicals, additives and technology.

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Staff Pick Notes

Most of our Croatian wines come to us from the sun-soaked Dalmatian coast, or an island in the Adriatic. Not so with Kreso Petrekovic of Podrum Franjo's wines! His grapes are primarily sourced from centenary vines around the hinterland mountain of Plješivica, which borders Bosnia and Herzegovina and is just a stones throw from the Plitvice Lakes National Park, a standout gem in a country that is not short on natural beauty. This is an irresistibly juicy and light red wine, one that on the nose recalls a glazed fruit tart composed of the most temptingly ripe berries. Bright acidity accents the fruit-forward notes, and delivers a long finish. I couldn't stop myself from smiling as I refilled my glass with this delicious, happy, pomegranate-hued co-ferment. Nazdravlje!

- BB

Glossary

Blaufränkisch

Germans call it Lemberger, Austrians call it Blaufränkisch; let's call the whole thing off. What's important is that this black grape variety produces spicy wines with good tannins and firm acidity, similar to one of the crus of Beaujolais; in fact, until recently, Blaufränkisch was believed to be Gamay. These are often ageworthy wines, and they're some of the best things coming out of Austria these days.

Pinot Gris

Pinot Grigio is an Italian synonym for the French Pinot Gris variety, but many more people have had Pinot Grigio than a Pinot Gris. At its most basic level, the grape produces varietals that are smooth and easy to drink, and perfect with a huge range of dishes that just beg to be paired with a fresh white wine. There is an entire spectrum of Pinot Gris/Grigio, however, the best of them being subtly aromatic and deeply colored, with formidable structures. Most of Italy's Pinot Grigio is grown in...