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Zidarich Vitovska Green 2018
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, ItalyVitovska is an indigenous grape specific to the Friulian region of Carso, a very rocky region that borders Slovenia. It is a natural cross between malvasia bianca lungo and prosecco tondo. Benjamin and his wife Marisa Zidarich tend 8 ha here in a naturalist, non-intervention vein. Green is their more youthful and approachable vitovska, from 4-10 year old vines grown on extremely rocky calcarious soils between 260-280m in altitude. After native ferment and a short time on the skins, this spent 13 months in old Slovenian oak before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. Wild lemon, tangerine, white florals, pink grapefruit on a brisk, bright palate, with a gentle cushion of lees, sharpened with apricot skin and grapefruit pith, and slightly gripped on the sides. Acidity is lively and the finish is astringent, all encouraging another glass.Tasted: 15 January 2020Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| ON | $34.95 | 750ml | private order |
Grape: Vitovska
