Wine Description
Blaufränkisch is a native Slovenian variety that likes cool to moderate climate and prolonged warm summers. The colour is deeper ruby. The nose is pronounced matured, fine and layered. There is plenty of black and red fruits, such as cherries, black pepper notes, coffee, leather. Dry on the palate, full bodied with ripe moderate acidities, fully ripe, soft tannins and a very smooth texture. A classic elegant cool climate red. In perfect condition.
Wine Type
Still wine | red | dry
Alcohol
14 %
Residual Sugar
1.4 g/l
Acid
5.42 g/l
Certificates
KIP - Controlled Integrated Production
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
14 - 16 °C
Aging Potential
15 years
Optimum Drinking Year
2018 - 2025
Vineyard
Origin
Slovenia, Štajerska Slovenija, Murberg
Site
Vineyard selection
Site Type
hilly land
Varietal
Blaufränkisch 100 % | 15 - 20 years
Soil
loam
Weather / Climate
Climate
mediteranian
Harvest and Maturing
Harvest
handpicked
Grape Sorting
mechanical
Fermentation
selected yeast
Malolactic Fermentation
yes
Mash Fermentation
complete destemming | Stems: 0 % | steel tank | 3 week(s) | temperature control: yes
Filter
unfiltered
Sulfur Added
yes, wine
Maturing
barrique | 225 L | new barrel | 24 month(s)
barrique | 225 L | used barrel | 24 month(s)
Time on the Fine Yeast
24 month(s)
Bottling
natural cork
Winery
WINEMAKING TRADITION SINCE 1139: At the Dveri-Pax winery in northeastern Slovenia, we are continuing the 800-year-old winemaking tradition of the Admont Benedictine monks - with great respect for nature and a keen sense for trends. Our vineyards cover 73 hectares, and the vintners work with a great respect for nature and tradition as well as a keen sense of trends.