Vinification and maturing: Alcohol fermentation begins at the temperature of 25 to 28°C for 10 to 15 days. The malolactic fermentation and the maturation period take place in small oak casks over the course of 36 months which help balance the initially energetic acids and tannins. What follows next is the blending and the ageing of wine in a big wooden barrel over the span of several months, finishing with an additional 6 months spent in a bottle where the wine is further matured and balanced.
Color: Dark garnet red with ruby reflection
Bouquet: Vanilla, walnut, roasted coffee, ripe black currant, plum jam, spices, forest soil and mushroom, as well as moss and traces of mint and game
Taste: Soft, warm, bold, both fresh and savory, pleasant unambiguous notes of sour cherries and plums, enjoyably smooth
Gastronomic recommendation: Istrian sausages, ombolo, prosciutto ham, game goulash, lamb under the “peka