Slavcek, Sivi Pinot, 2020, 750ml
A Slovenian Pinot Grigio with less than 24 hours skin-contact to give it pale salmon blush color. The Italians call this style "ramato" meaning copper-colored. Notes of underripe nectarines, grapefruit rind, and white flowers. Read more
COUNTRY: Slovenia
REGION: Primorska
VARIETY: Pinot Grigio
VINTAGE: 2020
FARMING: Organic
WINEMAKING: 24 hour maceration to get a light blush (aka "Ramato" style). The ferment is done in steel tanks and neutral oak with aging mostly being done in large oak foudres but 25% is in old acacia barrels, a wood used for increased aromatics. The wine is not filtered nor fined, no additions save a small sulfur dosage.
ABV: 13%