Istenic Rare Sparkling NV, Slovenia

From Istenič in Bizeljsko, Slovenia, Rare Sparkling NV is a traditional method sparkling wine made from 80% Rumeni Plavac and 20% Chardonnay. Bottled at 11.5% ABV, it offers a distinctive expression shaped by fruit grown on carbonate soils in Drenovac and Orešje.

This wine is produced through an unusual four-fermentation process, beginning with 10 days of maceration, followed by the addition of sweet must to the fermented must, lactic acid deacidification, and a final fermentation in bottle. Naturally cleaned, unfiltered and made with no added sulphites, it is a discreet sparkling wine with notable longevity and ageing potential. Suitable for vegans.

Key features

• Traditional method sparkling wine
• NV
• Bizeljsko, Slovenia
• 80% Rumeni Plavac and 20% Chardonnay
• 11.5% ABV
• Grapes grown on carbonate soils in Drenovac and Orešje
• Produced through four fermentations
• Suitable for vegans

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