Zajc Cvicek Pet Nat

Winemaker: Zajc brothers Appellation: Dolenjska, south-east wine region Posavje, Slovenia Grape Varieties: 50% Blauer Koelner, 20% Blaufränkisch, 15% Kraljevina, 15% Welschriesling   The region of Dolenjska in Slovenia is made up of Southern-facing very hilly vineyards in extremely narrow valleys that are abundant with cool winds. Vineyards elevation is 210+ meters above sea level. Soil is mostly volcanic, with some marl.  Farming: Certified as Integrated production of grapes (IPG) - minimum spraying as needed, only with substances approved for IPG.  Vinification: After 2-4 days of skin maceration under controlled temperature, the wine is put into stainless steel tanks to ferment. Blended, and bottled as soon as the wine is ready and brought to the market quickly, usually in January following harvest.  Tasting Notes: After 2-4 days of skin maceration under controlled temperature, the wine is fermented separately with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks, and then blended and bottled