Cigoj
Zelen Wine 0,75l

Wine Cigoj Zelen

ORIGIN: Slovenia

YEAR: 2023

VARIETY OF GRAPES: Zelen

CHARACTERISTICS: Quality dry white wine PGI Vipavska Dolina. Zelen is an old autochthonous variety of the Vipava Valley, already described by Matija Vrtovec in the book Vinoreja. The wine has a delicate aroma of floral and fruity notes, and is rich in extract.All fresh wines are produced using the same process. At optimal ripeness, the grapes are harvested by hand. The grapes are cooled in chambers at 4°C for at least 1 day. Afterwards, the grapes are ground in a pestle and pressed in a press. It is important that the grapes are pressed chilled, as this prevents various oxidations, which is important in preserving the natural aromas and color of the wine.

WINNER DESCRIPTION: Viticulture with winemaking is the second pillar of their farm. They cultivate 6 hectares of vineyards, favoring indigenous white varieties such as Klarnica, Rebula, Zelen and Malvasia. They focused on the production of fresh and dry, but structurally rich young wines. In exceptional vintages, part of the grapes are macerated. It is an old process of "cooking" on pomace, which produces increasingly prized orange wines. The selection is complemented by red wines, partially aged in wooden barrels, and occasionally a specialty is also added.

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