Marjan Simcic Ribolla Cru Selection 2021 750 ML

Vineyards: Medano - Jama, Jordano Hand-harvested at the end of September. Vinification: Fermentation starts spontaneously in contact with skins of berries over a 4-day maceration process in 4,000 Litre conical-shaped oak barrels (tino); Softly pressed with pneumatic pressure. Maturation: 18 months in 2,500 Litre conical oak barrels (tino) on the lees. Maturation in the bottle: at least 4 months. Grape varieties: Ribolla Altitude: 200m - 250m ASL. Vineyard age: 57-61 years old Exposure: North-West Soil: Marl, slate and sandstone (Opoka) Alcohol: 13% Acidity: 5.4 g/l Tasting notes: A bright antique gold wine. Complex and inviting on the nose with baked apples, bitter orange zest and Mediterranean herbs. The palate is sapid with salty, saline grip, gently recognizable orange notes, tangerine zest and peach fruit. Notable elegant structure offers excellent complexity, vibrancy, mouth-watering acidity, and a lingering finish. Mineral and very drinkable wine. A long life ahead of it too. Food matching ideas: wild mushroom dishes, walnut-stuffed eggplant, pumpkin ravioli, main dishes with truffles, grilled fish, poultry, and grilled meat.