Slatnik 2022 – Radikon

Slatnik - Radikon

The Radikon Slatnik is an orange wine that comes from a blend of Chardonnay and Friulano. The grapes come from vineyards of about 25 years that arise on the legendary Ponca, clayey soils that can only be found in Friuli. The vinification is spontaneous and is carried out in truncated cone oak vats of 25/35 hl where it remains for 8/14 days in contact with the skins. To keep the peels immersed during maceration, 3-4 manual punching operations are performed per day. After racking, aging takes place in 25/35 hl oak barrels, for about 18 months and then 2 months in the bottle. No clarification and filtration before being bottled. The Slatnik is an intense golden yellow color. The nose is complex, persistent, with hints of fruit, in particular peach and apricot, with notes of chocolate and floral scents. On the palate it is ample, opulent, greedy, slightly tannic, elegant and mineral. It closes long on notes of fruit.

Service

We taste the Slatnik to a 16/18 ° temperature in balloon glasses. Wine to be drunk immediately, but does not disdain to be aged. Recall that this wine should be served at the same temperature of red wine and should not be refrigerated.

Pairings

Wine that goes to major Italian cuisine, try it with fish soups.

Cellar: Radikon

We are located on the height of Oslavia, a village of Gorizia, in the heart of Collio, the cellar Radikon is conducted since 1980 by Stanislaus, his wife Suzana and son Sasa winemaker. Are 12 hectares of vineyards located in the basement area, located on steep slopes, very tiring to work with, however, a perfect terrain for the cultivation of grapes, because it consists of very compact clay and sandstone and marl layers in these areas takes the name of Ponka. No chemicals in the vineyard, or sulfur dioxide in the wine cellar, where you switch to maceration in wooden vats. And 'so that Stanislaus Radikon changes course coming from that declaring the infernal circle of those who made a libertine use of chemicals in the country. Fed up with a wine that does not satisfy him anymore and that feels trivial and approved all the others, Stanislaus is the bearer of a production philosophy that supports the absolute need to cultivate the land using traditional methods, without polluting it with chemicals, thus obtaining healthy wines. And the wine obtained is rich in character and personality.