Colour, aroma and taste
+Colour: ruby red
Aroma: reminiscent of ripe cherries, raspberries, mulberries and blackberries as well as mediterranean spices.
Taste: Smooth, medium-bodied with pleasant sweet tannins.
The sommelier recommends
+Food pairing: Give it a try with pasta in tomato sauce of various kinds, red meat and even pizza!
Aging potential: best when fresh, but kept in a dark place up to 5 years
Serving temperature: 14-16 °C.
Production method
+Origin
Wine growing area: Brda
Position: SW, S, E
Form of vineyards: terraced
Altitude: 80 – 150 m
training system: single Guyot
Spacing: 5,000 vines/ha
Age of vineyards: 10 – 25 years
Soil type: loam
Climate: sub-Mediterranean, a mixture of warm sea air and influence of cold Alpine winds
Grapes
Variety: 100% Merlot
Harvesting: exclusively handpicked grapes
Vinification
8-10 days at 25 – 28°C
Fermentation
70% in stainless steel
30% in big oak barrels
Maturing
30% in big oak barrels for 6 months (Sur Lie)
70% in stainless steel
Malolactic fermentation: partial
Awards
+| Year and the name of the evaluation | Vintage | Award | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Vino Ljubljana Gornja Radgona | 2018 | Silver Medal |
| 2017 | Galicja Vitis Poland | 2015 | Gold Medal |
| 2017 | Vino Slovenija Gornja Radgona (Slovenia) | 2015 | Silver Medal |
Parameters
+Alcohol by volume: 13,5 % vol
Acids: 4,0
pH: 3,75
Residual sugar: 4,2 g/l