2022 Vinarija Skegro Krs Zilavka, Bosnia-Herzegovina

$16.00

This wine is clean, fresh, and pure example of the Žilavka grape. Very bright with lots of sunshine, honeydew, stone fruit, salted grapefruit, and balancing acidity with touches of chalky minerality and a subtle bitter almond on the finish.
Notes from Vinum USA
Classification: Dry white wine

Varieties: Žilavka 90%, Bena 5%, other indigenous varieties 5%

Appellation: Mostar

Vineyard location: Radišići, Hercegovina

Climate: Mediterranean, hot summers and mild winters, 2300 hours of sunshine annually

Vineyard: Traditional terraced vineyards, south exposure, 130-150m altitude. Density 5.500 -6.000 vines/ha, short spur pruning, average yield 40-60hL/ha

Soil: Deep calcareous marl, layers of sandstone and flint

Variety: Žilavka, traditionally planted as a field blend with a small percentage of local varieties as Bena and Krkosija, to complement with the acidity, must yield.

Fermentation: Depending on ripeness and vineyard site, the grapes are either direct berry pressed or whole-cluster pressed to a cold soak (maceration) overnight. All fermentations occur in stainless steel and remain on fine lees for 6-8 months with occasional battonage.

Tasting Notes: This wine is clean, fresh, and pure example of the Žilavka grape. Very bright with lots of sunshine, honeydew, stone fruit, salted grapefruit, and balancing acidity with touches of chalky minerality and a subtle bitter almond on the finish.

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