Rodica, Sparkling Refosk, 2023 so011726 wines to drink in 2026 asimov offer cacao and a flicker of

cacao and a flicker of chili on the nose

with the fruit giving way to a soft touch of oak that adds creaminess without overwhelming the freshness

planted in the granite-rich soils of Beaujolais’ southernmost cru

with firm tannins that offer both power and elegance

known for its well-draining limestone soils and exceptional exposure

Rodica, Sparkling Refosk, 2023 so011726 wines to drink in 2026 asimov offer cacao and a flicker ofRefok (the Slovenian name for Refosco) is one of those grapes that, in the right hands, tastes like nowhere else deep purple, brisk acid, savory and inky in a way that only the Adriatic facing limestone of Istria can really pull off. The Rodica family farms 15 organic certified hectares high above the Gulf of Trieste in the village of Truke, near Marezige, where Marinko Rodica traded his career as a car mechanic for a life in the vines back in 1998.