Franc Kačičnik Stilji
Winery: Posestvo Bela Gora
Classification: Dry white wine
Varietals: 40% Žametna Črnina (aka Blauer Kolner) , 40% Yellow Muscat, 20% Sauvignon Blanc
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: 11%
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, Yellow muscat macerated on skins, Kolner blau and Sauvignon pressed directly in the barrel. Fermented with no added yeasts, and then all wine separately matured for one year in used and new oak on lees. Bottled with little sulphur addition without filtration.
Tasting Notes: Štilj is a blend of 20% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Muscat and 40 % Žametna Črnina from the estate's oldest vines. The Muskateller is fermented on the skin for 7 days and has a substantial structure in addition to its varietal elderberry notes. The nose is bright, floral, and fruity, with bright yellow elderberry, gooseberry, and ripe pears on the nose. The palate delivers a fresh and round texture with juicy exotic fruits and subtle smoky note. Low in alcohol and with an exciting minerality, this wine is wildly representative of the varietals and typicity of the small village in Štajerska.
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.