Orange Wine Malvasia Paderno 2013

The winegrower: Korenika & Moškon. Region: Istra, Slovenia. Alc.: 14,5 % vol. Sweetness: Dry. Vintage: 2013. Volume: 750 ml. Grape variety: Malvasia. Vinification: 25 days on skins (maceration), without pressing. Fermentation: inox (stainless still), indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation with indigenous bacteria. Maturation: 12 months on the yeast in oak barrels, total in barrels 54 months. Unfiltered. Ageing potential: 2019–2029 Characteristics: The wine is a deeper golden yellow color with amber hues. The more intense bouquet is fully ripe and offers mostly tertiary notes. Honey, pine resin, balsamic notes, lavender can be detected. In the mouth, the wine is dry, strong-bodied, moderately acidic. Very strong and robust Malvasia, it is quite warm, but not spicy. The taste in the mouth is not long, but intense. Food pairings: Pairs well with any strong-taste dishes and aged cheeses. To serve at 10 - 12 °C.