Chardonnay 'Opoka' Marjan Simcic 2019

Chardonnay Opoka is an elegant white wine made by the Slovenian winery Marjan Simcic . This label is the result of the single-variety vinification of Chardonnay grapes, a variety that has found a favorable environment to develop on the limestone hills of the Collio. The forty-year-old vines enjoy the benefits associated with the south-east exposure and the organic cultivation regime. When they reach full maturity, the bunches undergo manual sorting before being transported to the cellar. The soft pressing is followed by spontaneous fermentation with maceration on the skins. This phase takes place in oak barrels and lasts 4 days. The refinement takes place for the most part in large oak barrels, while a percentage equal to 30% of the total rests in barriques. After almost two years, the wine is ready for bottling, followed by a further refinement of 4 months. Chardonnay Opoka is a white that boasts a potential for evolution capable of even exceeding 5 years.