Franc Kačičnik Frankinja
Winery: Posestvo Bela Gora
Classification: Dry red wine
Varietals: 100% Blaufrankisch
Appellation: Lower Styria (Štajerska)
Density & Yield: 8,000 Vines/ha; 1.5 kg/vine
Vine Training: Double-guyot, average vine age is 35 years
Annual Production: 700 bottles
Alcohol: 10%
Climate: Continental cool climate, with snowy and cold winters, and sunny and mild spring, with sun-drenching summers.
Terrain: The terrain of the entire Štajerska region is made up of steep-sloped vineyards and narrow, wind-rich hill valleys. A diverse geological soil composition, consisting mainly of sand and clay with marl in the lower layers. The vineyards is located on steep 30-45˚ slope with southern-exposure, 350 meters above sea level.
Farming: No irrigation. Environmentally friendly cultivation, following the integrated farming guidelines of Slovenia.
Vinification: Manual harvest of totally clean, healthy grapes, de-stemmed, barrel fermented with no added yeasts, and then matured for one year in used and new oak on lees. Bottled with little sulphur addition without filtration.
Tasting Notes: A beautiful, delicate and subtle representative of the Blaufrankisch variety. On the nose, dark black cherry, blackberry aromas, with a slightly smoky and peppery and chalky minerality. On the palate it has a cool structure with bright fruit, high toned blackberries, tart chery, herbs, and a subtle peppery note. Deep but fresh finish complimented by balanced acidity and fleshy tannins.
Winery Information
Posestvo Bela Gora
Posestvo Bela gora (White hill estate) is a small family-owned vineyard and winery that is producing vibrant and authentic wines from Štajerska grape varieties.