Pomalo Frankovka Rose, Slavonija, Croatia

The 2024 Pomalo Frankovka Rosé is the kind of bottle that whispers vacation mode before the cork is even popped. Radiating chill coastal energy from the heart of inland Slavonia, this vibrant rosé is a love letter to doing nothing but sipping, sunning, and savoring. Fresh, unpretentious, and crushable, it delivers all the carefree magic its name promises, because sometimes, pomalo is exactly what you need.

Product Details:

• Varietal: 100% Frankovka (aka Blaufränkisch)
• Alcohol: 12.5%
• Vineyard Age: 20 years
• Soil Type: Pseudogley with 5% humus
• Aspect: Southwest-facing slopes
• Harvest Date: September 4, 2024
• Total Production: 12,000 bottles
• Vinification: Hand-picked; destemmed and pressed with minimal skin contact; natural cold settling for 48 hours; spontaneous fermentation; aged 4 months on fine lees; minimal sulfur and filtration
• Winemakers & Owners: The Begović cousins

Sensory Description:

This direct-press Frankovka rosé bursts with floral lift and juicy red berry aromas, think fresh strawberries and ripe raspberries. The palate is crisp, bright, and effortlessly smooth, with vibrant acidity that keeps things fresh and clean. It’s the ideal summer wine for sun-drenched patios, beach towels, or simply lying low with a chilled glass in hand.

Winemaker's Background:

Pomalo Wine Co. captures the essence of the pomalo lifestyle, a uniquely Dalmatian approach to taking it slow and soaking in life’s simple pleasures. To bring this spirit to the bottle, the winery partnered with the Begović cousins, two exceptional natural winemakers from very different corners of the Balkans, one based in Slovenia’s northeastern mountains, the other along Croatia’s sun-washed coast. United by their shared roots in the village of Kozice, they now collaborate to craft fresh, soulful wines that honor both heritage and a laid-back ethos.

Serving Suggestions:

Best enjoyed chilled at 6–8°C (43–46°F). Perfect alongside summer fare like grilled seafood, watermelon salad, prosciutto and melon, or a breezy afternoon with nothing on the agenda.

Brimming with personality and easygoing charm, the 2024 Pomalo Frankovka Rosé, Slavonija, Croatia, brings joyful simplicity to the glass. It’s a pitch-perfect pick for sun seekers, rosé lovers, and anyone craving a reminder to slow down, sip easily, and live life pomalo.