Oslavje 2018 - Radikon

Oslavje - Radikon

Oslavje is an orange wine made from a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon. The grapes come from vineyards located in the area around Oslavia, an area famous for the production of orange wines. After harvesting it is destemmed and placed in oak vats where spontaneous fermentation takes place using only indigenous yeasts in contact with the skins. To keep the skins always immersed, 3-4 manual punching operations per day are performed during maceration. At the end of the alcoholic fermentation the vats are filled and closed and the wine remains in contact with the skins for 3/4 months. The refinement continues in 25/35 hl oak barrels for about 40 months and, during this period, various decantations are made, if they are necessary. No clarification or filtration or use of sulfur in the entire vinification process. Oslavje is a slightly coppery golden colored wine. The nose is complex, persistent, with hints of fruit, in particular apple and dried fruit. On the palate it is full-bodied, mineral and at the same time slightly tannic and elegant.

Service

We taste Oslavje at a temperature of 16/18 ° in glasses Grand Ballon. 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 perfectly with soups and stews, the structure of dishes to try a rabbit fish with herbs.

The winery: 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.