Ciao Belo

Country: Slovenian
Size: 750
Type: White wine

Origin: Bela Krajina, Slovenia
Variety: 80% Sauvignon Blanc, 20%
Chardonnay
Climate: Subpannonian continental with
mediterranean influences
Vineyard: Plešivica
Alcohol: 13.5% vol
The nose is dominated by the dried herbs of Sauvignon Blanc sitting on ripe yellow fruit
brought by Chardonnay. The palate has some texture and refreshing bitter finish from
the Sauvignon Blanc which is tempered by softness from the Chardonnay. A white blend showing quite some complexity.
Grapes were hand harvested in 15 kg crates, fermented for 14 days on skins and
thereafter wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tank before being
aged in 4 to 5 years old barrique barrels and traditional big 2000l oval casks for a year. Wine is not filtered or fined.
Both varieties are vinified separately and blended together about 6 months after harvest.
Spontaneous fermentation and 6 months aging in used oak barrel on gross lees. After
blending, the wine was kept 4 months in Inox tank before bottling.
Soil: Clay, limestone