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MAKKEE MANSIKKA A Finnish berry wine |
| Colour: | The dark-red colour of ripe strawberries is the genuine article, and the clear wi-ne reflects the light vivdly and attractively. |
| Nose: | The very ripe scent of strawberries is a deep and heady as the aromas coming off a berry field after a July shower. It is dominated by the berriness and slight acidity of the natural fruit, which also attracts and coaxes out other aromas. |
| Taste: | The strawberry taste dominates the opening notes, but it then becomes roun- der, with the sweetness cut off by a nice acid stem. The aroma of Finnish strawberries makes this highly competitive even with a li- queur, and it differs distinctly from artificial sweetness. Vanilla sauces and custards, a rhuparp pie, white chocolate, and strawberry ca-kes or pastries seem attractive accompaniments. This wine can be consumed as such as a summer punch, and it is an easy party wine which opens out agreeably when it becomes warmer after chilling. It can equally well be served as a welcoming aperitif or as a dessert wine. |
| Tasting: Jouko Kääriäinen |
