2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 16.0%
Grape Varieties Sauvignon
Classification Venezia Giulia IGT
Region Venezia Giulia
Harvest Dates Harvest ended 2011-11-11; a botrytised selection was harvested 2011-11-23.
Sites Pusca (Pušča) vineyard
Fermentation Vessels Buried Georgian amphorae
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Oak
Barrel Size Large barrels
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Fermented with long skin maceration in buried Georgian amphorae using indigenous yeasts and no temperature control. After racking and pressing, the wine returned to amphora for a further 5 months, then matured for 6 years in large oak barrels. It was bottled without fining or filtration and aged for another 7 years in bottle before sale. The vintage had little rain and generally healthy fruit; the sheet also records a separately timed botrytised selection. Recommended serving temperature is 14–18°C.
Tasting Notes Deep gold; sage, rosemary, oregano, dried apricot, candied citrus, beeswax, fine spices, herbal and balsamic notes; powerful, structured and tannic.
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