Ribolla Selekcija 2008

Grape variety

ribolla

Geographical area

Brda – Slovenia

Name of the vineyard

Medana, Breg

Age

49-56 years

Altitude

200-250 metres above sea level

Exposure

north-west

Soil type

marl, slate and sandstone (opoka)

Harvest

hand-harvested, bunches carefully selected, beginning of October

Vinification

fermentation in contact with skins of berries (maceration) in 3,000l conical oak barrels (tino); the selected yeast is not augmented; after 6 months the wine is separated from grape skins

Maturation

18 months in 500l oak barrels (tono)

 

 

Maturing in the bottle

at least 6 months

Alcohol

13,0% vol

Total acidity

5,6 g/l

Bottle

0,75 l

Bottling

3.333 bottles in September 2010

Serving temperature

15°C

Characteristics and description

Yellow, straw-coloured, with a shade of gold. A complex bouquet, with a fragrant hint of ripe citrus, dried fruit, cedar, buttered toast. Its softness and warmth are pleasantly combined with the chewy structure of a red wine. A long-lasting aftertaste. Very drinkable. A very mineral wine.

Serving suggestions

Meat or soup as starters; main dishes with truffles; grilled fish; poultry; and cooked meats.

Ageing potential

Suitable for drinking, with an excellent ageing potential, at least ten years.