Description
Appellation: ZGP, Brda, Primorska
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Vineyard: south-facing slopes in the higher-elevation part of Brda
Soil: marl (Eocene flysch)
Harvest: hand-harvested, early September
Vinification: 24 hours of cold maceration. After pressing, fermentation in barrels made from five different wood types (oak, mulberry, wild cherry, ash, and acacia) for 12 months. After bottling, a minimum of 24 months of bottle aging.
Tasting notes: straw-yellow color with golden-orange reflections, a complex aroma with a floral opening, pear, peach, pineapple and mango, buttery notes, nuts and toasted seeds, with hints of dried herbs and gentle spice. Harmonious, with layered impressions from the different wood types.
Technical information: alcohol 13.5%, total acidity 5.27 g/L, serving temperature 12–14°C
Food pairing: pasta with porcini mushrooms, squid risotto, tuna sushi, vegetarian lentil stew, soft cheeses, …
