How did we go about selecting these wines for you?
We looked for the:
Power of finesse
When we say “power” we refer to complexity, dimension and length. Going beyond the primary fruit and seek secondary and tertiary flavors.
Acidity vs Tannins
Both components offer a needed structure for safe aging, and an enhanced palate feel. Acidity takes the lead in the light body reds and plays an essential role.
Layers behind the fruit – terroir
T hese layers behind the fruit emerge and are carried by the structure of the wine, remaining transparent to the wine’s birthplace and soil–limestone, clay, or sandy rich.
Two words say it all– terroir expressive.
Red fruit vs dark fruit
Think red currant, wild cherry, strawberry, cranberry
Food friendly
These wines can integrate, and act as a palate cleanser while inserting themselves seamlessly. Think of them as “assertive and refreshing” instead of “coating” flavors on one’s palate.
Summer Reds
The Power of Finesse
Lighter red wines are extremely rewarding to us. When we say “power” we refer to complexity, dimension and length that go beyond primary fruit and seek secondary and tertiary flavors. Behind the initial “punch,” these layers behind the fruit emerge and are carried by the structure of the wine, remaining transparent to the wine’s birthplace and soil–limestone, clay, or sandy rich etc.
Two words say it all– terroir expressive.
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Trousseau, Poulsard, Gamay are a few varietals among many that are exceptional conduits of terroir.
Acidity vs Tannins
All wines measure varying acidity and different PH levels.
Each varietal also produces different concentrations of tannins that originate from grape seeds, skins and stems.
For example, Cabernet tends to produce a fair amount of tannins which translates into a robust structure. Barrel use and aging helps round-out the wine.
In contrast, a good portion of lighter body reds have greater acidity but less tannins.
Both components offer a needed structure for safe aging and an enhanced palate.
Of course it is a dance, and all components have to be balanced: fruit, acidity, tannins, alcohol, aromatics.
Harmony is the goal.
Red fruit vs dark fruit
Another differentiation is the “red fruit” character which leans towards red currant, wild cherry, strawberry, cranberry versus the “dark fruit” of fuller wines where one finds more blueberry, fig, blackberry and prune.
Food friendly
Because these lighter wines are built with a lower pH and higher acidity, they are respectful in the art of food-pairing.
Just as one will incorporate lime, lemon or verjus to accentuate flavor notes in a recipe, these wines can integrate and act as a palate cleanser while inserting themselves seamlessly.
They are “assertive and refreshing” instead of “coating” one’s palate.
We at Dezilu raise our glass to you! Ah, and what a beautiful ruby hue sparkles in the sunshine through our glasses, where less is more, and transparency is key.
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