Description

Krasno Sparkling Rebula

An icon among sparkling wines. Fresh and teasingly fruit-forward.Over the centuries, heroic winegrowers have tenaciolusly terraced the steep marly slopes below the little village of Krasno to plant their vines. This unique land produces distinctly mineral authentic wines, with a character only found in Slovenias Gorika Brda region.

Production

• Grapes: 100% Rebula, a local grape also called Ribolla Gialla
• Colour:lemon yellow light gold with tiny bubble chains
• Aroma:reserved at first, then evolving into a ticklishly fruit-forwardaroma of green apple and citruses
• Taste:chartacteristicaly intense nature of rebula along with a vividfreshness
• Food pairing:a refreshing pre-dinner drink as well as a nice match forlight bites and fingerfood
• Aging potential:best when fresh, but kept in a dark place up to 2 years
• Serving temperature:42-46 F
• Origin:Brda
• Position:SW, E
• Vineyard shape:terraced
• Altitude:80 200 m
• Vine training:single Guyot
• Spacing:4,000 5,000 vines/ha
• Vineyards aged:10 25 years
• Type of soil:flysch, marl, sandstone
• Climate:sub-Mediterranean, a mixture of warm sea air and cold Alpine winds
• Fermentation:100% in stainless steel containers at 57 F
• Secondary fermentation:100% in stainless steel containers at 61 F
• Maturing: 100% in charmat tanks 3 months sur lie