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VITIS Eminent
CHARDONNAY · SAUVIGNON · SAUVIGNON VERT
QUALITY WINE
SELECTED LOCATIONS
The white Cuvee VITIS is made from the best grapes from terraced vineyards. Chardonnay imparts structure and fullness to the blend, Sauvignon adds a varietal character which is a result of selection, soil and microclimate, whereas Sauvignon Vert brings its extracted aromas. The result is a harmonious blend.
Grape variety: Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Sauvignon Vert.
Wine region: Goriška brda - Slovenia
Soil: flysch of Eocene origin (marl and sandstone), the soil is rich in minerals.
Vineyard orientation: S
Altitude: 80 m
Vine training: single Guyot
Grape harvest: early September, hand harvesting of selected grapes at full ripeness. Gentle handling of grapes and must.
Cold maceration: 18 hours.
Fermentation: each variety is fermented separately at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks.
Barrels: Barriques, made to our order from Slovenian oak, selection.
Maturing: 30 % three months in barrique barrels and four months in stainless steel tanks, each variety matures separately.
70 % seven months in stainless steel tanks, each variety matures separately.
Maturing continues after bottling.
Sugar level: dry
Bottle and packaging: Bordolese EUROPEA 0,75 l/cardboard box of 12 bottles
Serving temperature: 12 °C
Description: Crystal, golden yellow colour. Fresh and persistent bouquet. On the palate, ripe apples, pears, and citrus fruits with a touch of Mediterranean herbs and almonds. An elegant blend. Fresh, juicy taste with mineral notes and a fresh hint of wood. A structured and complex wine. Full and fruity aftertaste.
Food pairing
Appetizers: raw seafood dishes
Appetizers: seafood pasta, dishes with white truffles
Appetizers: vegetable soups
Vegetable plate: asparagus
Fish and shellfish: lobster, plaice, red scorpion fish, red snapper
Meat: young chicken, pork tenderloin
Red meat: boiled beef
Red meat: veal medallions in orange cream, veal roast
Cheese: semi-mature cheeses
VITIS Eminent Cuvee reaches its maximum expression in the first five years.
VITIS Eminent Cuvee with a bottle ageing potential of five years. The rich structure and harmony of the aromas acquire complexity, elegance, and bouquet with ageing. The rich structure and harmony of the aromas acquire complexity, elegance, and bouquet with ageing.
Thanks to a highly suitable micro-terroir and natural production methods, the wine remains fresh, fruity, and full of flavour and vitality.
AWARDS
BRONZE MEDAL FINGER LAKES INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION USA
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