Colour, aroma and taste
+Colour: straw yellow
Aroma: Fresh grapefruit, pineapple and cinnamon
Taste: Silky taste ending with citruses. Smooth and full-bodied with a velvety finish.
The sommelier recommends
+Food pairing: A star when paired with mediterannean dishes – from fish, white meat to risottos and spring pastas.
Aging potential: up to 3 years
Serving temperature: 10–12°C
Production method
+Origin
Wine growing area: Brda
Position of vineyards: SW, SE
Form of vineyards: terraced
Altitude: 80 – 200 m
Vine training: single Guyot
Spacing: 4,000 – 5,000 vines/ha
Age of vineyards: 10 – 25 years
Soil type: loam and sandstone
Climate: sub-Mediterranean, a mixture of warm sea air and influence of cold Alpine winds
Grapes
Variety: 100% Pinot Grigio
Harvesting: exclusively handpicked grapes
Fermentation:100 % in stainless steel at T = 14˚C
Maturing: 100% in stainless steel, 6 months »sur lie«
Malolactic fermentation: none
Awards
+| Year and the name of the evaluation | Vintage | Award | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Vino Slovenija Gornja Radgona | 2019 | Silver medal |
| 2019 | Vinalies Internationales – France | 2018 | Silver medal |
| 2019 | Concours Mondial de Bruxelles | 2018 | Gold medal |
Parameters
+Alcohol by volume: 13,5 % vol
Acids: 5,33 g/l
pH: 3,37
Residual sugar: 4,3 g/l