Odesa Black (Ukraine)
Odesa Black (aka Alibernet) is a the crossing of Alicante Bouschet and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Odesa Black Flavors
Odesa Black produces dark, intense and fruity red wines with distinct mint and black berry aromas and velvety jam notes.
Its intense tannic taste carries noticeable undertones of aging and dried fruits.
 Black Cherry |
 Blackberry |
 Mulberry |
 Black Currant |
 Prunes |
 Dark Jam |
 Pepper |
 White Pepper |
 Eucalyptus |
 Anise |
 Tobacco |
 Liquorice |
Flavors from Maturation and Aging
 Vanilla |
 Chocolate |
 Leather |
 Smoke |
Odesa Black Profile
Wines made from Odesa Black are Full-Bodied, Rich and high in Tannins:
| SUGAR: | Dry (3 g/l) |
| BODY: | Full |
| TANNINS: | High |
| FRUIT: | Medium - High |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - High |
| ALCOHOL: | 14% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 16-18°C (61-64°F) |
Varietal Styles
- Young Odesa Black: Bright and fruity with intense black berry aromas.
- Premium Odesa Black: Complex with developed notes of prunes, smoke, and chocolate.
Odesa Black Food Pairing
Odesa Black pairs perfectly with rich, fatty, hearty, and savory foods, particularly those that are grilled, smoked, or spiced.
 Chorizo |
 Salami |
 Goulash |
 Roast |
 Pork |
 Wild Boar |
 Lamb |
 Ribs |
 Rabbit |
 Venison |
 BBQ |
Chocolate |
Excellent Pairings:
Grilled Red Meat. Steak. Grilled Lamb.
Hearty Roasts. Roast Tenderloin.
Slow-cooked Meat & Game.
Rich Poultry. Duck with Prunes.
Pork Ribs. Fatty ribs with a smoky glaze.
Sautéed Liver.
Chocolate Desserts. Chocolate Fondant.
Dark Chocolate. Crème Brûlée.
Traditional Ukrainian/Eastern European
Borshch: A hearty bowl of traditional red beet soup.
Holubtsi: Particularly Hutsul-style cabbage rolls.
Varenyky: Meat-filled dumplings.
Kavarma: Cold or hot Bessarabian spiced meat stew.
Shashlik: Shish Kkebab.
Shovdar: Transcarpathian smoked pork leg.
Baked Bell Peppers stuffed with rice and mushrooms.
The Ideal Glass for Odesa Black
The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines.
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They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.
The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. The size also allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. |
