NV
GRAPES: 100% RIESLING VLAŠSKÝ
SKIN CONTACT: 5 DAYS
REGION: NITRA, SLOVAKIA
Producer: Marvla Tindo Winery is the union of two wine-passionate friends, Vlado Kuny and Martin Danielic. The unconventional name of the winery originated from a combination of their first names, mar – TIN and vla – DO. Today, Martin and Vlado call their project a small family-type winery whose primary goal is to explore the potential of vineyards planted on the Sitno volcanic subsoil. They are one of three minimal-intervention, aka “natural” wine producers around the village of Levice, branding themselves as “Wines From Under The Volcano.” These vineyards are planted on the dormant volcano known as Sitno, which towers over the area.
Vinification method: These grapes are spontaneously fermented in stainless steel tanks and left to mature on the lees for 12 months. Then, two different vintages are combined together and vinified in a used barrel. While this method seems unconventional, it is actually the most popular way to produce this grape. Unfiltered, unfined, no added SO2.
Tasting notes: light-bodied, bruised apple, ripe pear, candied lemon
Pairings: waffles with fried chicken and maple syrup
