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Vodopivec Origine IGT Venezia Giulia 2009
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Tasting NotesVarietal: 100% Vitovska The vineyards are dry-farmed (never irrigated) with rocky soils on a base of the indigenous “Carso triestino” at an altitude of 260m. Vines are planted at 10,000 vines/ha, and are trained with Alberello trellasing, with minuscule yields of only 0.5kg per plant. Grapes were harvested manually on September 19 and 20, and placed in small, wooden crates. 2009 was characterized by a wet start in late June and early July, followed by a hot july and August. The destemmed grapes are crushed and fermented in Slavonian oak, and left to rest on their skins for 15 days. During this period, the cap is plunged several times a day. There is no use of temperature control or cultured yeast. After fermentation, the must is pressed with a basket press. The wine is matured for 36 months in large 3,000L Slavonian oak barrels, and carefully racked every 6 months. No sulphur is used during vinification. The wine is bottled unfiltered, and as such may show some sediment or deposits in time. Best served at 15°C. |
Critical PraiseThe 2009 vintage has not been rated, however the 2006 received 93 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2006 Vitovska Classica is a touch more floral than the Vitovska. Here the tannins are silkier and more finessed than the Vitovska, while the fruit retains a regal, elegant personality showcasing great focus and length. The subtle, refined 2006 Vitovska Classica is a great effort from Vodopivec. The Vitovska Classica was fermented and aged in large, neutral oak. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2016. The Vodopivec brothers work out of a tiny winery located in one of the most remote corners of Friuli. Their densely-planted vineyards are among the most pristine I have ever seen, something that is made all the more remarkable considering the rugged, rocky terrain that only allows the vine to survive in small, isolated parcels. Biodynamic farming and natural, non-interventionalistic winemaking are the rule here. The resulting wines are some of the purest, most complex whites readers are likely to come across. Like all whites macerated on the skins, a measure of patience is required. As with discovering a great book, painting, or piece of music, the rewards for those who take the time to appreciate these wines is immeasurably rewarding." |
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