{"product_id":"2022-vinarija-skegro-krs-zilavka-bosnia-herzegovina","title":"2022 Vinarija Skegro Krs Zilavka, Bosnia-Herzegovina","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003eNotes from Vinum USA\u003cbr\u003eClassification: Dry white wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarieties: Žilavka 90%, Bena 5%, other indigenous varieties 5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppellation: Mostar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard location: Radišići, Hercegovina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClimate: Mediterranean, hot summers and mild winters, 2300 hours of sunshine annually\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard: Traditional terraced vineyards, south exposure, 130-150m altitude. Density 5.500 -6.000 vines\/ha, short spur pruning, average yield 40-60hL\/ha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil: Deep calcareous marl, layers of sandstone and flint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53485011304813,"sku":"22246","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/leonandsonwine.com\/products\/2022-vinarija-skegro-krs-zilavka-bosnia-herzegovina","provider":"Leon \u0026 Son Wine and Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}