Ribolla Opoka 2007

Grape variety

ribolla 100% cultivated with natural methods with respect for the natural cycle of the vine.

Geographical area

Brda

Name of the vineyard

vineyards Medana Jama (0.2ha), Jordano (0.3ha) and Breg (0.1ha).

Age

35–55 let

Altitude

200-250 m

Exposure

BRDA, vineyards Medana Jama (0.2ha), Jordano (0.3ha) and Breg (0.1ha)

Soil type

marl (opoka)

Harvest

hand-picked grapes from our oldest vineyards (35-55 years), packed in 15kg cases in the middle of and at the end of September.

Vinification

the grapes are carefully picked when fully mature; 4 days of maceration in open oak tanks (tino) without temperature control. Soft pressure with a pneumatic wine press; static decanting of must; alcoholic fermentation with no added yeast in oak barrels (500l) min. 50% Allier. Partial malolactic fermentation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maturation

22 months in oak barrels of 500l. Bottled with the waning moon, with no filtration, or minimal filtration, 24 months after harvest, with very low levels of SO2.

Maturing in the bottle

at least 6 months

Alcohol

13,5% vol

Total acidity

5,5 g/l

Bottle

0,75 l, 1,5 l, 3 l

Bottling

2000 bottles 0.75l, 30 bottles 1.5l and 10 bottles 3l in September 2009 - extremely limited production

Serving temperature

14°C

Characteristics and description

Deep yellow colour, with mineral fragrances. Clear, although only decanted and not filtered before bottling. The nose of the wine displays its nobility. Pleasant note. Fresh, well-balanced between alcohol and acids, announcing longevity. Persistent and very complex taste, tending to mature grape.

Serving suggestions

We recommend it with white meat, fresh goat cheese, fish carpaccio,vegetable dishes (risi bizi, pasta with basil), ideal with raw salmon, fresh salad with herbs and fruit salads with mint.

Ageing potential

Suitable for drinking, with great ageing potential, over 15 years.