COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Blaufränkisch, Pinot Noir, Furmint
PRODUCER
Vino Gross
REGION
Podravje
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vino Gross Hisno Vino Noir 2022 is a natural red wine from Štajerska Slovenija, Slovenia. It is a blend of 50% Blaufränkisch, 40% Pinot Noir, and 10% Furmint. The wine is produced by Vino Gross, a family-run estate founded by Michael and Maria Gross, who were inspired by Michael's father, Alois Gross. The vineyards are situated on steep terraces in Haloze, characterized by lime-rich clay and marl soils. The Hisno Vino series is designed as a playground for fresh ideas and experimentation in winemaking. The 2022 vintage experienced a hot growing season followed by a tricky fermentation.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A blend of red and white grapes in a red wine.
Fact 02
Vine ages range from 12 to 65 years old.
Fact 03
Fermented with natural yeasts.
Fact 04
Bottled unfiltered and unfined.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Vino Gross Hisno Vino Noir 2022 is produced using organic viticulture practices. The grapes are hand-harvested and co-fermented with natural yeasts. Maceration on skins lasts for 10 days. The wine then undergoes aging for 10 months on the lees, with 50% maturation in stainless steel and 50% in oak casks. The wine is bottled unfiltered and unfined, reflecting the producer's commitment to natural winemaking.
