Pullus Blaufränkisch
Winery: Pullus
Classification: Dry red wine
Varietals: 100% Blaufränkisch (aka Modra Frankinja)
Appellation: Štajerska, Slovenia
Density & Yield: 3,000 vines/ha; 1.5 kg/vine
Annual Production: 15,000 bottles
Alcohol: 13%
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 as well as Slovenske Gorice.
Farming: No irrigation. Environmentally friendly cultivation, following the integrated farming guidelines of Slovenia.
Vinification: 2 - 3 weeks of maceration where fermentation went trough on the skins; after pressing went into stainless steel where underwent malolactic fermentation. Wine is then transferred and aged in both large oak casks (2,000L+), stainless steel and some used barrique barrels.
Tasting Notes: Picture perfect Blaufränkisch right here! A tremendous and elegant, fruit forward red from cool climate vineyards. Gentle and easy tannins, with pronounced red and black fruit character and medium body. The wine is packed with black forest fruits, cocoa, touch of black pepper, leather and a subtle smokiness with a touch of sweet caramel and winter spices on the finish.
This wine would crush with slow cooked wings, any and all beef, beef stews (goulash, obv), spicy cheese (pecorino, morvier, apenzeller) and all the dried meats.
Winery Information
Pullus
Ptujska Klet winery cellars have been used for storing and aging wine since 1239. Located under the historic town of Ptuj founded by the Romans, the Ptuj Cellar is one of the oldest in Europe.
