Franc Kačičnik Sauvignon Blanc
Winery: Posestvo Bela Gora
Classification: Dry white wine
Varietals: 100% Sauvignon
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: 1,500 bottles
Alcohol: 12%
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: The Sauvignon Blanc shows a clear white gold with yellowish reflections. On the nose, the aromatics are seductive with a varietal fruit of fresh gooseberries and a smoky, spicy note. On the palate, the wine again shows deep fruity impressions of exotic fruits and beaming acidity. This Sauvignon Blanc is highly drinkable while offering a beautiful structure and depth, presenting one of the most impressive expressions of Sauvignon Blanc in all of Styria.
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.
