Origin
Slovenia, Štajerska Slovenija
Site
Vajgen
Site Type
steep slope
Varietal
Chardonnay 100 % | 15 - 20 years
Geografical Orientation
south west
Soil
loam
sand
Vineyard Site
Barely 12 kilometres from the Styrian border, this is one of the most exciting wine-growing regions in Slovenia: the hills are densely packed together and form basins with steep terraces. It is the place where the Mediterranean climate meets the Alpine coolness and makes unique vineyards possible. The limestone-rich soils always make for exceptional wines.
Weather / Climate
Climate
mediteranian
Cellar
Harvest
handpicked | end/september
Grape Sorting
mechanical
Malolactic Fermentation
yes
Sulfur Added
yes, wine
Mazeration
completely destemmed
Fermentation
selected yeast
steel tank | temperature control: yes
Filter
filtered
Maturing
big oak barrel | 3500 L | used barrel | 18 month(s)
Time on the Fine Yeast
18 month(s)
Bottling
natural cork | beginning/may 2019
Data
Wine Type
Still wine | white | dry
Alcohol
14 %
Acid
5.36 g/l
Residual Sugar
1.9 g/l
Certificates
KIP - Controlled Integrated Production
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
12 - 14 °C
Aging Potential
high (12 years)
Optimum Drinking Year
2019 - 2025
Wine Description
Ein kompromissloser Chardonnay mit einem wunderbaren Säurespiel: Die Farbe schimmert in einem zarten Goldgelb, das Bouquet zeigt sich ruhig, erinnert an weiße Blüten sowie Zitronen und besticht durch eine angenehme Buttrigkeit. Am Gaumen gefällt dieser Chardonnay mit seiner komplexen und öligen Textur. Eine große Freude bereitet zudem das moderate Säurespiel, das den trockenen und kräftigen Körper fröhlich durchschneidet.
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.