Type of wine | dry white wine |
Varietal comp | Italian Riesling 100% |
Technical data | alcohol — 12,5%, residual sugar — 1,3 g/l, acidity — 5,62 g/l. |
Vintage | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
Wine region | Podravje (North-eastern part of Slovenia) |
Altitude of the vineyard | 250-350 m.s.l. |
Vineyard square | 6,5 Hectars |
Soil composition | Sandy, stony with limestone, rich in carbonates, marl and calcium-rich sandstone, soils. |
Average yield | about 5600 kg/Hectar |
Climate in vintage year |
2017 — hot year with temperatures till 33ºC and low rain volume. 2018 — dry, warm year with average air temperature 21ºC. High temperature caused to higher sugar contain in grapes and higher contain of alcohol in wine. 2019 — cold spring before hot summer and autumn with temperatures higher than average. Podravje area, unlike the rest of Slovenia, was not affected by hail. Wineries were able to start harvesting three weeks later than in 2018, in cooler weather, allowing the berries to pick up more aromatic hydrocarbons and produce brightly acidic wines with growth potential. |
Vinification | wine grapes are hand picked at the end of September. They are immediatelly pressed to keep maximum of aromas and tastes. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks for min.12 months. |
Flavor aromatics | intensive fruit aroma of white peach combines with white flowers notes of locust and elderberry. Medium-bodied and live acidity. |
Volume of production | 20 000 bottles |