COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Pinot Gris
PRODUCER
Pivnica Čajkov
REGION
Nitra Wine Region
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Godfather by Pivnica Čajkov is a 2023 vintage skin-contact white wine (orange wine) made from 100% Pinot Gris, produced in the Nitra Wine Region of Slovakia. The vineyards are situated in the village of Čajkov, on the southern slopes of the Štiavnica hills, characterized by a volcanic terroir. Winemaker Marek Uhnák practices organic farming and low-intervention winemaking. The name 'Godfather' reflects the winemaker's perception of the Pinot Gris grape as a demanding yet rewarding varietal, mirroring his own personality. The wine is unfined and unfiltered, with minimal sulfur added at bottling.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€24
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine is a skin-contact white, often referred to as an 'orange wine'.
Fact 02
Vineyards are located on the volcanic slopes of the Sitno Volcano.
Fact 03
The winemaker likens the Pinot Gris grape to his own personality.
Fact 04
Pivnica Čajkov has a winemaking history dating back to the 17th century.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2023 Godfather is a skin-contact Pinot Gris produced using a meticulous three-stage harvest. Grapes were picked at different times to optimize acidity, structure, and vintage character. Following harvest, the grapes underwent extended skin contact, contributing to the wine's color and texture. Fermentation and aging take place on fine lees for about a year in old barrels within the estate's historical cellar. The wine is intentionally unfined and unfiltered, with only a minimal addition of sulfur at bottling, preserving its natural character and expressing the volcanic terroir of the region.
