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Malvasia 2019 Bottle Front
Malvasia 2019 Bottle Front
Malvasia 2019 Bottle Back
Malvasia 2019 Bottle Back
Malvasia 2019 Bottle Front
Malvasia 2019 Bottle Back

Malvasia - 2019

Fermented on the skins with native yeasts, then aged and bottled without fining, filtration, or added sulfites, this is a pure and aromatic Malvasia. A bright and intriguing interpretation of the grape, it is defined by intense aromas ranging from wild herbs to citrus.

Organic
Vegan
Biodynamic
  • Brand: Skerk
  • Region:Friuli-Venezia Giulia
  • Sub-Region:Carso
  • Commune/Village:Duino-Aurisina
  • Varietal:Malvasia Istriana
  • Color:Orange
  • Alcohol:14.0%
  • Size:750ml

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  • Country:Italy
  • How much so2 added:0 mg/l
  • Climate:August is the hottest month in Carso, August, it has days with highs of 82°F (28°C) and lows of 63°F (17°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 41°F (5°C) and lows of 31°F (-1°C). Here we have a continental climate.
  • Harvest Technique:Hand harvested
  • Soil:gravelly soils
  • Vineyard Size:7 ha
  • Vine Age (year planted):1997, 2007
  • Fermentation:The grapes are macerated with their skins, and fermentation occurs spontaneously with native yeasts. The wines are never fined, filtered, or otherwise clarified.
  • Elevage:The wines undergo 12 months of maturation in neutral oak; then it is bottled without ever being filtered or clarified.
  • Winemaker Name:Sandi Skerk
  • Filtration:No
  • Fining:No
  • Scores:Robert Parker 2017 92 / 100 Slowine 2018, Vitae AIS 2018, Bibenda 2019, Gambero Rosso 2019 2 glasses
  • Total Production:200.0
  • Sustainable Certificates:Skerk practices organic and biodynamic farming methods, using as little human intervention in the vineyards and cellar as possible.
  • Sustainable Practice:Yes