Slovenia, Primorje
Sauvignon Blanc
Description
Straw yellow with greenish hues, crystal-clear, brilliant. Intense and fine on the nose, with aromas of tropical fruit, mango, papaya, supported by a palette of vegetal notes, mostly tomato leaf, green tomato, a touch of green peppers. On the palate crisp and fresh, dry, somewhat warm and soft, mineral. A juicy aromatic full-bodied wine with a pronounced freshness and pronounced mineral character. Recommended serving temperature: 8–12°C Food pairing: Vegetable omelette, savoury dishes with home and wild asparagus, foie gras, spaghetti with crab …
Certificates
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
24 hours of cold maceration, pressing, fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 30-35 days at 16-18 °C. No malolactic fermentation. Indigenous yeasts only are used for fermentation.
Vineyard
Vineyards on terraces, planted in 1992 and 2008, southwest and northeast exposition, marl, slate and sandstone terrain. Pruning system: guyot.
Maturation
11 months in stainless steel tanks, at least 1 year in bottles.
