Guerila Pinela
Winery: Guerila
Classification: Dry White wine
Varietals: 100% Pinela
Appellation: Ajdovščina, Vipavska Dolina (Vipava Valley), Slovenia
Annual Production: 11,600 bottles
Alcohol: 12.5%
Climate: Straddling between both Mediterranean and Alpine climates, the Vipava Valley experiences dry and hot summers with mild winters. It is one of the windiest regions of Slovenia, known for its strong north-east wind Burja that reaches speeds well above 100 km/h, with individual gusts up to 240 km/h.
Terrain: Vipava Valley is right on the border of Slovenia, just north of the Italian port city of Trieste. The area is made up of steep hills, where the continental climate of the Alps collides with the more moderate mild Mediterranean climate from the Adriatic. Vineyards are located on steep, karst mountain tops, where the temperature is cooler and the soil contains mineral-rich marl, which makes it incredibly helpful in drainage of rainfall. Good fertility of the soil is ensured by the marine sediment of flysch in alternating layers with sandstone. The Vipava wine region is considered to be one of the most desirable winegrowing regions in Slovenia. The sunny south slopes are a perfect location for cultivating vineyards.
Farming: Certified Organic and Demeter certified biodynamic.
Vinification: Hand harvest of biodynamic cultivated grapes. Starting with the 2023 vintage, Pinela sees direct pressing and spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeast in inox tanks. Six months of maturation of the wine on the lees in stainless steel and concrete tanks and an additional 6 months in bottle. Bottling without filtration according to biodynamic calendar with minimal sulfur addition.
Tasting Notes: Bright and lively, packed with green fruits and herbs on the nose; The color is light, sunny and lively color with a precise and clean energetic palate of white fruits, melon, jasmine tea and refreshing minerality. With less maceration during fermentation, Guerilla showcases the beauty, lift, and depth within freshness the Pinela grape can deliver and its lengthy minerality is perfectly balanced within this energetic and refreshingly sessionable wine. A beautiful example of how enjoyable this rare indigenous grape can be!
Winery Information
Guerila
Guerila wines are the fruit of hand-picked biodynamic grapes from our own vineyards. Harvesting and all of the work in the cellar takes place at the appropriate cosmic rhythms in accordance with the biodynamic calendar.