Slovenian traditional method sparkling, Extra Brut style, citrus, brioche and fine mousse, precise and food-friendly.
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Istenič Prestige Extra Brut 2018
Istenič Prestige Extra Brut 2018
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£32.25
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This is a sophisticated single vintage Slovenian sparkling wine, with lots of biscuity complexity, honey, apple and lemon flavours.
A dry, aged sparkling wine made in the traditional (Champagne) method. The team at Istenič start with base wines from the finest years. The blend is Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the former gives a delicate and refined character, and the latter adds a wonderful firmness and depth. The special shape and colour of the bottles ensure the best possible aging after disgorging.
"Mouth-watering braised-fennel aromas. The full spectrum of sweet anise flavours in the mouth, from baby green fennel fronds to caraway seeds, from buttery roast-parsnip succulence to golden beets in tarragon dressing, from yellow-lentil earthiness to ginger-root bite. It's complex, fulsome, stratified and bold.''17.5pts Tamlyn Curran (Jancis Robinson.com)
Food Pairing
Chill this to 6°C and serve it with soft cheeses or flaky white fish.
Quick Info
ABV:
11.5%
Designation:
Bizeljsko – Sremič
Bottle Size:
75cl
BIN:BTL-0536
Style:Sparkling Blend
Style:Sparkling & Champagne
More Information
Slovenia
Slovenian wine boasts a rich, ancient history. Its winemaking predates that of major wine-producing countries like France and Spain.
Today, Slovenia, situated at the crossroads of Central Europe and the Mediterranean, produces diverse and unique wines across three main wine-growing regions: Primorska, Podravje, and Posavje. Slovenia cultivates both international varieties and unique indigenous grapes
The grapes, most commonly Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Pinot meunier, are used to make several base wines that are assembled together to make Champagne, English Sparkling wine and other classic cuvée wines.
Champagne blends can also include Arbane, Petit Meslier, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. Other appelations have rules about which grapes can be included.
After graduating in Oenology in the 1960s Janez Istenič enjoyed a career as a winemaker at one of Yugoslavia’s state cellars. He won a scholarship to study in Champagne thanks to his love of bubbles. On his return to Slovenia he realised that his father-in-law’s vineyard had similarities with the high-acid grapes of Champagne.
