Clai ‘Baracija’ Refošk & Malvazija
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Clai, ‘Baracija’ Refošk & Malvazija
The ‘Baracija’ is the entry-level line of Clai’s current three-tier portfolio. This line consists of a macerated Malvazija (aka ‘baby Sv. Jakov’) and ‘Refošk’/Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso (aka ‘baby Brombonero’). The first vintage of Baracija is 2017. Those wines are fabulous as is the latest 2018 vintage.
The Clai, ‘Baracija’ Refošk 2018 showcases a classic and accessible example of Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso. Wonderfully spicy with defined hints of black pepper, blueberry, blackberry, and green stem; lurking behind is a smoky, savory quality. The luminous fruit is ultimately the most attractive character here—as is the case for all Clai’s wines; harmoniously intense and fresh. A mid-weight wine with light tannins and juicy acidity. Drink now; that said, for a ~€13 wine, it’s impressive that this wine definitely shows assured short-term aging potential.
Score: 90+/100
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The Clai, ‘Baracija’ Malvazija 2018 is a little reductive now but there’s a gorgeous wine underneath. Notes of dandelion, yellow peach, white pepper, and grass. This has a lot of concentration for an entry-level wine. It’s a baby Sv. Jakov but a fine wine in its own right.
Score: 90/100
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