Plavac Mali "Black" Saints Hills 2022 (750 ml)

92 poena - Falstaff

Saints Hills je hrvatska butik vinarija u vlasništvu porodice Tolj, sa vinogradima i podrumima u dvije glavne vinske regije zemlje: na poluostrvu Pelješac i u Istri. Vinarija je najpoznatija po svom savremenom pristupu vinifikaciji, naglasku na autohtone hrvatske sorte i saradnji sa čuvenim francuskim enologom Mišelom Rolandom (Michel Rolland). Svi vinogradi nose imena po lokalnim svecima iz ključnih vinogradarskih područja u kojima se nalaze.

Intenzivne rubin crvene boje s purpurnim nijansama. Black vrlo dobro predstavlja sortu Plavac mali. U nosu se može naći mnogo aroma trešnje i šljive, a i malo mediteranskih začina kao što su timijan i origano. Na nepcima je voćasto crveno vino punog tijela, s notama pumskog voća i prijatnim zaostalim ukusom vanile. Dobro se uparuje s raznim mesnim jelima, al i s nekim tradicionalnim jelima od grilovane plave ribe. Ima vrlo dugotrajnu i pikantnu završnicu.

92 points - Falstaff

Saints Hills is a Croatian boutique winey owned by the Tolj family, with vineyards and wineries in the country's two principal wine regions:  the Pelješac peninsula and Istria. The winery is best known for its modern approach to winemaking, its emphasis on indigenous Croatian varietals and its collaboration with renowned French oenologist Michel Rolland.  The vineyard names are all inspired by local saints in the key wine-growing regions where they have vineyards.

Black is an intensive ruby red with purple nuances and a very good representation of the Plavac Mali variety. On the nose, you can find a lot of cherry and plum aromas, as well as some Mediterranean spice such as thyme and oregano. On the palate, it is a full-bodied fruity red, with notes of forrest-fruit and a nice vanilla aftertaste. It is well paired with various meat dishes, but also some traditional blue fish grilled dishes. It has a very long-lasting spicy finish.