Mrva & Stanko | 2019 | Slovakia

Modré Rieky

Why this particular wine?

Cuvée Modré rieky from the Mrva & Stanko winery is a distinctive Slovak red wine that masterfully combines four unique domestic grape varieties: Hron, Váh, Rimava and Rudava. The varieties, which are collectively known as "blue rivers", were bred by the renowned Slovak vintner Dorota Pospíšilová. The wine is characterized by a deep ruby ​​color and a complex aromatic profile with notes of black currants, dark forest fruits such as blueberries and blackberries, complemented by notes of graphite and tobacco. In the taste, it offers a rich and velvety structure with a taste of dark berry fruit, a subtle spiciness and a well-structured balance of acids and tannins. This cuvée not only presents the potential of Slovak viticulture, but also pays tribute to the wine heritage of the country.

Vinárstvo Mrva & Stanko
Odroda Hron, Váh, Rimava, Rudava
Región Dolné Orešany, Small Carpathian region
Cukor Dry
Alkohol 14.5%
Ročník 2019

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Aroma

The wine features a captivating aroma profile with rich notes of black currants and dark berries such as blueberries and blackberries. These fruity aromas are complemented by subtle notes of graphite, tobacco and soft spices that add complexity and depth to the bouquet.

Taste

On the palate, this wine is full and velvety, with a smooth texture that envelops the senses. The taste reflects the aroma, dominated by juicy dark berry fruit together with subtle notes of dark chocolate and a hint of earthiness. Well-integrated acidity and finely tuned tannins give the wine a balanced structure that leads to a long-lasting finish.

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Winery Mrva & Stanko was founded by two friends - winemakers Vladimír Mrva and Peter Stanko in 1997. Mrva & Stanko is considered one of the most successful wineries in Slovakia, and their wines have won hundreds of medals and other awards not only at domestic but also at the most prestigious international competitions around the world.

Passionate approach to wine, sophisticated technological processes of grape processing and wine production mean that the wines of this brand are among the best that Slovakia can offer to lovers of good wine every year. The wines are characterized by an attractive pure aroma, a distinct varietal character and a delicious, fresh taste.

It is no surprise that Mrva & Stanko wines have been tasted by British, Swedish and Spanish royal couples, US President George Bush or UN Secretary General Kofi Anan. You shouldn't miss them either.