Dorcha Oranžna
Winery: Dorcha
Classification: Dry skin contact wine
Varietals: Gelber Muskateller 50%, Traminer 50%
Appellation: Ritoznoj, Lower Styria (Štajerska), Slovenia
Density & Yield: 5000 vines/ha; 2 kg/vine
Annual Production: 6,500 bottles
Alcohol: 12.5%
Climate: Continental, with dry and hot summers, and snowy winters
Terrain: Sandy with clay and marl. South west exposure, 380 metres above sea level.
Farming: No irrigation. No herbicide. Environmentally friendly and sustainable viticulture, with respect for the land.
Tasting Notes: The Dorcha labels represent the key natural variables for making minimal intervention wine, with Oranžna (translated to… you guessed it: Orange!) being an ode to the wild microbial life needed in order to maintain healthy living soils, vines, and native yeasts. Each variety is hand-picked and processed separately. They are destemmed into small open top fermenters. Spontaneous fermentation with native yeast. Pressed off skins after the completion of alcoholic fermentation (approx. 21 days). Aging on fine lees in tank for 5 months.
Štajerska is region that is known for it’s highly aromatic varietals and tremendous balance of aromatics and freshness, due to the wonderfully cool climate in the hills. Making this aromatic blend with 3-weeks of skin contact makes for an incredibly exciting wine, packed with non-stop intensity. Leading with a spicy aromatic punch without being overpowering, Mild tannins, with juicy orange fruits and pepper on the palate, all framed within vibrant acidity. Skin contact adds length and weight to the mouthfeel to make this a truly unforgettable wine.
Winery Information
Dorcha
Located in Ritoznoj in Štajerska, Dorcha is the brainchild of Izidor (Dorcha) Vehovar. He is the 3rd generation of his family to continue the path of viticulture and winemaking, and is intent on a new direction, a friendlier path. A farmer without a conventional view of wine production, a winemaker who is following the local tradition of producing pure, vibrant wines.