Vinařství Roman Zapletal Alibernet 2008

Variety: Alibernet (Alicante Bouschet x Cabernet Sauvignon)
Country of origin: Czech Republic
Wine appellation: Moravia, Velké Pavlovice sub-appellation, Čejkovice village
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol content: 12.0%
Residual sugar: n/a
Acidity: n/a
Color: blackish deep red
Bouquet: very subtle, hint of cherries, black currant
Taste: lighter body, sour cherries, hint of black currant, green tones and at the end bit of bitterness
Recommended food pairing: BBQ
Overall score: 76 
Price: CZK 140

Vinařství Roman Zapletal Rulandské modré 2008

Variety: Pinot Noir
Country of origin: Czech Republic
Wine appellation: Moravia, Velké Pavlovice sub-appellation, Čejkovice village, Odměry vineyard
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol content: 11.9%
Residual sugar: n/a
Acidity: n/a
Color: lighter red with watery meniscus
Bouquet: cherries, forest strawberries
Taste: lighter body, slightly higher acidity, sour cherries, pink grapefruit
Recommended food pairing: pork
Overall score: 76
Price: CZK 90

Vinařství Roman Zapletal Zweigeltrebe 2008 rosé

Variety: Zweigeltrebe
Country of origin: Czech Republic
Wine appellation: Moravia, Velké Pavlovice sub-appellation, Vrbice village, Roviny1vineyard
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol content: 11.5%
Residual sugar: n/a
Acidity: n/a
Color: old rose painting
Bouquet: strawberries, raspberries
Taste: raspberries, sour cherries, slight spiciness accompanied by hint of residual sugar, quite interesting
Recommended food pairing: summer party
Overall score: 80
Price: CZK 100

Vinařství Roman Zapletal Chardonnay 2008 (botritis)

Variety: Chardonnay
Country of origin: Czech Republic
Wine appellation: Moravia
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol content: 16.7%
Residual sugar: n/a
Acidity: n/a
Color: medium yellow
Bouquet: very expressive, overripe tropical fruits, raisins, honey
Taste: big body, pineapple, pears, raisins, honey, dry fruits, alcohol standing in the mouth after swallowing
Recommended food pairing:  foie gras
Overall score: 81
Price: CZK 200

Vinařství Roman Zapletal Tramín červený 2008 výběr z hroznů

Variety: Gewurztraminer
Country of origin: Czech Republic  
Wine appellation: Moravia, Mikulov sub-appellation, Hlohovec village, Culisty Dlúhé vineyard
Vintage: 2008  
Alcohol content: 13.0%
Residual sugar: n/a
Acidity: n/a
Color: light yellow
Bouquet: quite expressive, tea rose, spiciness
Taste: medium body, litchi, spiciness, slight residual sugar underlines the pleasant taste
Recommended food pairing: Assian food
Overall score: 82
Price: CZK 170

Vinařství Roman Zapletal Rýnský vlašský 2008

Variety: Welsh Riesling
Country of origin: Czech Republic
Wine appellation: Moravia,
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol content: 14.8%
Residual sugar: n/a
Acidity: n/a
Color: lighter yellow
Bouquet: not very expressive, dry fruits, dates, banana
Taste: medium to full body, high residual sugar, raisins
Recommended food pairing: desserts
Overall score: 80
Price: CZK 200 

Vinařství Roman Zapletal Rulandské šedé 2008 pozdní sběr

Variety: Pinot Gris
Country of origin: Czech Republic
Wine appellation: Moravia, Velké Pavlovice sub-appellation, Vrbice village, Krátký vineyard
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol content: 12.8%
Residual sugar: n/a
Acidity: n/a
Color: medium yellow
Bouquet: nice, citrus tones, bread
Taste:medium body, lime, orange, hint of mirabelle, medium finish
Recommended food pairing: turkey with cream sauce
Overall score: 77
Price: CZK 120