Gecaj Estate Vineyards and Winery, Rahoveci Valley (Kosovo) Grand Vranc 2017

 This succulent and urbane deep red wine from Kosovo makes a delicious accompaniment to a variety of foods  — from beef and chicken to red-sauced pasta preparations and hearty non-meat based dishes.  Part of its versatility at the table may be due in part to its relatively low alcohol content (13.5%).  Consumers will surely savor this wine’s classic flavors including blackberries, blueberries, black pepper and a hint chocolate.  The wine’s medium (rather than heavy) weight on the palate is yet another reason why it partners deliciously with such a variety of foods.  Mr. Rrustem Gecaj, the Albanian-American owner of this estate,  now lives mostly in the US.