Moldavian red dry wine Atu Red blend

ATÚ Red Blend is a Moldovan dry red wine from the ATU winery in Chisinau. This modern blend has a rich, fruity profile, designed for lovers of dry, expressive red wines without being overly heavy.

Vivino: https://www.vivino.com/BE/en/atu-red-blend/w/6631549

Grapes varieties: Feteasca Neagra, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Serving temperature: 16-18 degrees Celsius. It's beneficial to let the wine "breathe" in the glass for 15-20 minutes or transfer the bottle to a decanter

Producer: Atu

Region: Leușeni

Color: Deep ruby-garnet

Aroma: Blackcurrant, blackberry, dark cherry, and plum with hints of light smoke, spice, and subtle oak notes

Taste: Dry, fruity, with noticeable but not aggressive tannins. User tasting notes describe the wine as very dry, with black berry, black cherry, smoky, and slightly oaky flavors; decanting would benefit from further development. This is not a light wine like Beaujolais, but a more typical choice for meat dishes and hearty cuisine

Finish: Quite long, with a slight astringency and dark berry aromas

Food pairings: stoofvlees (Flemish-style beef stew), steak, beef burgers, or shashlik, roast pork and spare ribs, pasta with meat sauce or lasagna, aged cheeses such as oude kaas or aged Gouda, Moldovan and Eastern European dishes: placinta with meat, dolma, cabbage rolls, baked meats