Ottocento white
The wine which some would choose as the only wine they would drink till they die.
Ottocento is a cuvée made of Malvazija and Pinot Grigio. Percent of the varietals variaties from harvest to harvest depending on the yield. Even though Malvazija often prevails in the wine, Pinot Grigio influences the pink colour of the Ottocento. It is the wine which we keep at 14 to 15 degrees Celsius and which we never drink chilled and which got the name from a family joke from the beginning of the production, the story you will hear at the winery.
Grape varietal Istrian Malvazija, Pinot Gris Viticulture Organic Free sulfur dioxide 8 mg/L Category Dry white wine Yield per wine 1 - 1,5kg | Total dry extract 23,0 g/L Vintage 2021 Harvested By hand Reducing sugar 2 g/L Alcohol content 14,5 % | Harvest time September Wine growing area Western Istria, Croatia Total acidity 5,9 g/L Soil composition Sandyclay, heavy clay pH 3,5 |
Vinification
The Malvasija and Pinot Grigio grapes are meticulously harvested and fermented separately in large foudrés at a controlled temperature of 16-20 degrees Celsius. During fermentation, the Malvasija grapes spend between two to three weeks on the skins, while the Pinot Grigio grapes undergo a shorter maceration period of approximately 5 days. This differential skin contact time allows for the desired extraction of color, tannins, and flavors for each grape variety. After fermentation, both wines are aged in a blend of large Slovenian, Austrian, and French oak barrels for two years, further enhancing their complexity, structure, and flavor integration. One remarkable attribute of the resulting blend is its stunning color, showcasing a captivating blend of the partially rose-like color from the Pinot Grigio and the golden hue from the Malvasija. This unique and visually striking color adds to the overall allure of the wines, enhancing their exceptional quality and character
Wine production: Fermentation on the skins in open vats, without the addition of selected yeasts and enzymes
Aging: Aged oak barrels
Bottle: 0,75 l