Dorcha Sauvignon Blanc Pet Nat
Winery: Dorcha
Classification: Sparkling Pet. Nat. white wine
Varietals: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation: Ritoznoj, Lower Styria (Štajerska), Slovenia
Density & Yield: 5,000 vines/ha; 2 kg/vine
Annual Production: 6,000 bottles
Alcohol: 12%
Climate: Continental, with dry and hot summers, and snowy winters
Terrain: Marl rich soils, with sand and clay. Exposed southern exposure, 360 metres above sea level.
Farming: No irrigation. No herbicide. Environmentally friendly and sustainable viticulture, with respect for the land.
Vinification: Hand-picked grapes are destemmed and pressed. Natural settling allowed for 48 hours before racking. Spontaneous fermentation with wild yeast. Bottling just prior to the end of fermentation with no sulphur additions. Contains sediment.
Tasting Notes: At last, the Štajerska Sauvignon Pet Nat we’ve all been waiting for! Showcasing what Sauvignon Blanc from this region can offer in a fun and fizzy form —- fully harnessing the tremendous aromatics captured by the wind-rich hilly vineyards, zesty minerality from the marl soils, and power from the steep sloped exposure. Exploding aromatically with green and tropical fruits – lime and grapefruit zest lead into an electric palate of fresh kiwi, lemon preserves and white grapefruit. This fizz drinks dangerously easy and has enough depth and vivacity to please your senses any time of year.
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.