Colour, aroma and taste
+Colour: yellow with a golden hue
Aroma: The well-known and unique aroma intertwining field flowers, elderflower, almonds and pine needles.
Taste: Mineral freshness, full body with complex aromas and a long almond finish.
The sommelier recommends
+Food pairing: Ideal with shrimps, seasonal minestrones, grilled vegetables and asparagus.
Aging potential: up to 3 years
Serving temperature: 10–12°C
Production method
+Origin
Wine growing area: Brda
Position of vineyards: SW, S, E
Form of vineyards: terraced
Altitude: 80 – 200 m
Vine training: single Guyot
Spacing: 4,000- 5,000 vines/ha
Age of vineyards: 10 – 30 years
Soil type: marl, sandstone
Climate: sub-Mediterranean, a mixture of warm sea air and influence of cold Alpine winds
Grapes
Variety: 100% Sauvignonasse
Harvesting: exclusively handpicked grapes
Fermentation
100 % in stainless steel at 14°C
Maturing
100% in stainless steel, 6 months »sur lie«
Malolactic fermentation: none
Awards
+| Year and the name of the evaluation | Vintage | Award | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Concours Mondial Bruxelles | 2016 | Silver Medal |
| 2017 | Vino Slovenija Gornja Radgona (Slovenia) | 2016 | Gold Medal |
| 2020 | Decanter World Wine Awards (UK) | 2019 | Bronze Medal |
Parameters
+Alcohol by volume: 13,5 % vol
Acids: 5,44 g/l
pH: 3,36
Residual sugar: 3,4 g/l