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Just as Iztok Mlakar wrote in his song, "Every farmer loves his wine, it was and always will be so", so do we prize our wines. One must not forget, though, that just like a person, each wine has its own character which depends on the harvest, grape variety and method of production. |
Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine with intense but beautifully harmonious qualities that endow it with a feel of distinctive fullness. It is of deep red, crimson colour, while its well-defined aroma instantly reminds of forest fruit. Cabernet Sauvignon goes especially well with red meat and hard cheeses. Barbera is a grape variety that is autochthonous to our lands; it is a lively and pleasant wine of unusual freshness that is the result of specific microclimate conditions and the soil it grows on. Merlot has a rich fruity taste, mild acidic feel and a pleasant, unique aroma. In colour it is brighter than other red wines. A delightful harmony of freshness and well-rounded fullness are the qualities shared by both Barbera and Merlot. When Merlot is served with red meat dishes, the combination is – as with Barbera – a very pleasing one. For our blended red wine - "mešano rdeče" we use Barbera and Merlot.
Zelen is a low-alcohol white wine with a gentle muscat aroma and unique flavour that pairs well with light dishes, especially those prepared with fruit. This grape variety is also autochtonous to Vipava Valley, being the last one to ripen among the white grape varieties. It is straw yellow in colour with distinctive green nuances. A blended white wine - "Mešano belo" is prepared from four different wine types: Sauvignon, Rebula (Ribolla), Malvasia and Laški Rizling (Riesling Italico). The amount of a certain wine type added to the blend depends on the characteristics of the vintage. In this way, the flavours and aromas of varied wines complement each other, giving the blended wine an exquisite structure. Lighter meals, such as pasta, risotto or fish, match well with this type of wine. |