Vodopivec Solo MM18 2018

The Vodopivec estate is a one-man show directed by Paolo Vodopivec himself, devoted to a single variety since more than 25 years. All this hard work and concentrated efforts result in the excellence of the delicate local variety vitovska which originates and is still grown on the Italian side of Carso area and Krast over the Slovenian border. This wine is made from the Vitovska grapes harvested from the best vineyard that Paolo tends with lots of care. The vineyard was planted in 1999 and it is a special plot, the soil, rich in clay, is only of 25 cm in depth so the roots have to penetrate the bedrock for development. This single vineyard wine is made in the same manner as the one called "Vitovska": destemmed grapes are fermented on their skins in Georgian amphorae (called qvevri) which are buried in the winery cellar ground. The fermentation and further maceration on the skins period is a rather long, up to 6 months. Afterwards the wine spends 24 months of ageing in large oak bottis of 3.000 liters. Natural winemaking in the underground winery which maintains constant temperature and humidity. Vodopivec's wines despite being fermented on the skins, show white wine appearance, of pale gold colour. The aromas remind wild herbs, white flesh fruit, while on the palate the wines are elegant, with long finish and mineral sensations, which make them a great companion for pairing with diverse dishes. Only 35 mg of SO2 is added at bottling.