Rodica Sivi Pinot
Winery: Rodica
Classification: Dry skin contact wine
Varietals: 100% Sivi Pinot
Appellation: Truške, Istria, Slovenia
Density & Yield: 5,000 vines/ha; 1 kg/vine
Annual Production: 3,000 bottles
Alcohol: 14%
Climate: Mild Mediterranean, with dry and hot summers, and mild winters.
Terrain: The picturesque hills near Marezige and Truške are located 5 km from the Adriatic sea, more specifically the Gulf of Trieste. Rodica family vineyards are planted at 250-350 meters asl, terraced, facing South. They enjoy significant day-night temperature swings, constant breezes, which keeps the vineyards well-ventilated and naturally healthy for organic farming. The soil is rich with minerals, consisting predominantly of limestone. The vines are forced to “fight” to get water, which results in better quality grapes.
Farming: Certified Organic. Every second row of the vineyard is empty and planted with grass. Only natural fertilizer produced from natural manure is allowed. The vineyards are worked without any irrigation.
Vinification: 8 days of skin maceration in open vats, spontaneous fermentation, 24 months in used barrique barrels, 18 months in stainless steel tanks. Bottled unfiltered, containes sediment.
Tasting Notes: Gently macerated Pinot Gris is electric dark pink with a more intense copper border. The nose brings out nuanced floral and delicate fruity aromatics, such as bright yellow and citrus fruits. On the palate, the wine shows deep notes of fresh raspberry, plum and ripe pears with nice acidity and significant tannin structure. The wine delivers an elegant freshness that goes well with stronger fish dishes and slightly spicy meat dishes (steak tartare anyone?!). Rodica suggests a crab skewer with rosemary and bacon, if you can get your hands on one.
Winery Information
Rodica
In 1998, Marinko Rodica, a car mechanic by trade, decided to start a new chapter in his life and became a winemaker. 10 years later, in 2008 Rodica family winery had sixty thousand vines and was certified organic.