ŠKRLET SELEKCIJA 2019 - Kosovec

Kosovec Škrlet Selekcija 2019 is an explosive but not at all aggressive amber wine. It first warms the mouth with its soft warmth, then opens up to honey, orange peel, almonds and dried herbs (of course, there is wood); there are few primary aromas, which is expected with such a long maceration, but the bouquet is deep, dense and exceptionally harmonious. The maceration has left the tannins soft, the texture is almost oily, and the taste surprisingly elegant for a wine with such concentration.

Such a combination of rounded tannins, warmth and freshness sets it apart as one of the greater Croatian oranges. Most importantly, Selekcija 2019 has relatively high acidity. It keeps the wine tense, prevents the honeyedness and breadth from slipping into fatigue and gives it a very long, firm finish. It is an intoxicating, complex and gastronomically great wine that, in my opinion, will develop for at least another five to ten years. Its structure and acidity are reminiscent of macerate profiles that rightly expect a long maturation in the bottle. Beyond that, the wine is impeccable.