COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Malvazija Istarska
PRODUCER
Fakin Winery
REGION
Istria
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Fakin Winery, located in the picturesque medieval town of Motovun in Istria, Croatia, is run by the visionary winemaker Marko Fakin. The estate is highly acclaimed for showcasing the true potential of indigenous Istrian varieties, particularly Malvazija Istarska and Teran. La Prima represents the pinnacle of their Malvazija production, sourced from old vines planted on flysch-rich white clay soils. These vineyards benefit from a microclimate characterized by warm days and cool nights, which preserves acidity while allowing optimal phenolic ripeness.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Marko Fakin has won multiple Decanter World Wine Awards, making him one of Croatia's most decorated young winemakers.
Fact 02
The grapes for La Prima come from old vineyards situated on the steep slopes of Motovun, rich in flysch and white clay.
Fact 03
Aging in acacia barrels is a traditional Istrian technique that enhances the honeyed and floral notes of Malvazija Istarska.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
La Prima undergoes a meticulous winemaking process designed to highlight complexity and texture. The grapes are hand-harvested from selected old-vine parcels. Following a short cold maceration to extract aromatic precursors, the juice is fermented using selected yeasts. The wine is then aged for approximately 12 months in neutral oak and acacia barrels on its fine lees (sur lie), which imparts a creamy texture and subtle woody complexity without overpowering the grape's natural varietal character.
