Sauvignon Blanc Selekcija 2008

Grape variety

sauvignon blanc

Geographical area

Collio – Italy, Brda – Slovenija

Name of the vineyard

Zegla, Podgredic, Jordano

Age

12-33 years

Altitude

150-250 metres above sea level

Exposure

south-west/south-east

Soil type

marl, slate and sandstone (opoka)

Harvest

hand-harvested, bunches carefully selected, end of September

Vinification

fermentation in contact with skins of berries (maceration) for 7 days in 4,000 litre conical oak barrels (tino)

Maturation

12 months in 4,000 litre conical oak barrels (tino), 9 months in 500l oak barrels (tono)

Maturing in the bottle

at least 6 months

 

Alcohol

14,0% by volume

Total acidity

5,4 g/l

Bottle

without cleaning and filtration in 0.75l bottles

Bottling

5.066 bottles in Juny 2010

Serving temperature

12°C

Characteristics and description

An intense golden colour invites one to discover rich aromas and a well-developed body. Slow ageing in the cask draws out complex notes ranging from sage to paprika, from wild flowers to tobacco and leather: all rounded off in a long aftertaste.

Serving suggestions

Goes well with delicate first courses, fish and shellfish, seasoned goat cheeses and cream cheese.

Ageing potential

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