GRAPES: Pinot Grigio
SKIN CONTACT: 2 weeks
REGION: Goriška Brda, Slovenia
Producer information: The Kabaj family has grown grapes in Slovenia for generations. When Katja Kabaj met Jean-Michel Morel after his stint at an Italian winery, they fell in love and eventually married. Jean-Michel brought some Italian and French influences to the winery along with his fondness for working with amphorae.
Vinification method: Macerated for 2 weeks on skins and then aged for 1 year in neutral French oak followed by an additional four months in the bottle. This wine is fermented with natural yeast. For this region these grapes are harvested relatively late in the season. By working in batches and picking into small baskets, these grapes are in the winery and de-stemming and in tank in less than 45 minutes.
Tasting notes: Persimmon, vanilla, and pine
Pairings: Peking duck
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