100% Welschriesling.

Grapes harvested from a vineyard planted in the Lúčnica nad Žitavou area, managed under full organic conditions. The vineyard’s foundation is rich in calcium, lending splendid acidity to the Riesling grapes.

1/3 of the grapes underwent a 2-week maceration, with the wine maturing on coarse lees without stirring until June 2022 in a 2,500-liter oak barrel.

1/3 of the grapes underwent a 5-day maceration, with the wine maturing on coarse lees without stirring until June 2022 in a 500-liter oak barrel and one egg.

1/3 underwent classic processing without maceration, the grapes were destemmed and pressed using an old press (compared to a pneumatic press, an old press minimizes damage to the grape berries, resulting in a greater preservation of their structure and character). The wine matured on coarse lees without stirring until June 2022 in 300-liter neutral oak barrels.

All three variations of vinification were blended on June 15, 2022, and after 2 weeks, the wine was gravity-filled into bottles.

Fermentation utilized indigenous yeast, unclarified and unfined, produced through traditional methods without the use of enzymes or other additives. No sulfur was used at any stage of the production process.

CHARACTERISTICS:

A delicately hazy orange-yellow color with subtle amber reflections. An intense, immediately emerging, exceptionally fresh fruity aroma, with notes of grape and white fruit, accompanied by floral touches in the background. Medium-bodied with good structure and well-integrated juicy acidity. Even though 2/3 of the wine underwent skin maceration, the winemaking expression is masterfully managed, without any disturbances; the tannins are very refined, essentially enhancing the body and structure of the wine. In the mouth, it feels as if you’ve bitten directly into a ripe grape cluster, complemented by mature apple, pear, and dried herbs. Unexpected harmony considering the skin maceration fermentation. A brilliantly executed orange ‘Vlašák’ with fantastic drinkability!