Kobal Sparkling Rosé
Winery: Kobal
Classification: Brut sparkling rosé wine
Varietals: 100% Zweigelt
Appellation: Haloze Hills, Lower Styria (Štajerska), Slovenia
Density & Yield: 5,000 vines/ha; 1 kg/vine
Annual Production: 10,000 bottles
Alcohol: 12%
Climate: Continental, with dry and hot summers, and snowy winters
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 spread out over the finest wine-growing sites of Haloze Hills.
Farming: No irrigation. Environmentally friendly cultivation, following the integrated farming guidelines of Slovenia.
Vinification: Kobal Sparkling wines are made from perfectly ripe grapes shaped by both old school and modern technological approaches in the cellar. A maceration period of just 4 hours allows the grapes to “bleed”. It is followed by cold fermentation to protect primary varietal aromas. Secondary fermentation begins directly from the grape juice sealed in a special tank, known as the Charmat method. Pressure and effervescence are maintained till the end of fermentation. This approach allows the winemaker to produce fresh, varietal-focused, yet sophisticated sparkling wine.
Tasting Notes: Starting in 2026, Bojan switched this wine to be focused on the local Zweigelt grape, with generous fruit and color to offer in this delicious sparkling wine. The bouquet is reminiscent of fresh raspberries and strawberries. Pleasant acidity and minerality on the palate are highlighted by the tiny playful bubbles.
This wine is fantastic as an aperitif on its own, or super food-friendly with various white meat or Asian shrimp dishes, as well as a fantastic pairing desserts, especially fruit-driven ones with strawberries!
Winery Information
Kobal
Kobal wines come from the Haloze appellation in Štajerska Slovenia. Since the Roman times, Haloze has been considered one of the top wine-growing sites in Central Europe.
