AlBIANA BRUT
Taste: Pale lemon yellow color with reflections of straw yellow on this unique cuvée. Elegant on the nose which reminds us on citruses, green apple with light buttery and brioché finish. Mouthfeel is light and precise, numerous bubbles are fine and playful with firm, but enjoyable acidity that confirmes house style. Bring it on at every occasion, but food pairing with smoked salmon on fresh dill with mascarpone cheese and wholegrain mustard pikelets is amazing.
| Appelation | Dolenjska sub-region, Posavje region, Slovenia |
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| Varietal | 50% Chardonnay, 30% Kraljevina, 20% Žametna črnina, up to 30% of reserve wine in the blend |
| Vineyards | Nemška vas, S exposure |
| Soils | Lapornata ilovica (marl, clay) |
| Cultivation | vertical vineyard with steep hills up |
| Harvest | hand harvest in 20kg small bins, late september to early october |
| Vinification | whole bunch pressing cycle, separated fractions, controlled fermentation, partial malolactic fermentation, short ageing on primary fine lees, controlled secondary fermentation in bottle, 25 months on lees, at least 4 months on cork before market |
