COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Solaris
PRODUCER
Lottenlund Estate
REGION
Skåne län
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Lotima Solaris Lottenlund Estate is a white wine from Lottenlund Estate in Skåne län, Sweden, produced from the Solaris grape. The estate, owned by Manfred and Tina Berthelsen, focuses on sustainable viticulture, utilizing PIWI grape varieties. This wine is part of their 'Local & Small Scale' initiative. The 2021 vintage was hand-harvested on October 4th. The wine is distinguished by its production methods, including extended aging on lees, and its commitment to sustainable practices.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made from PIWI grapes, which are naturally resistant to fungal diseases.
Fact 02
Aged for 20 months, with 10 months spent on lees.
Fact 03
Part of a 'Local & Small Scale' assortment, sold within 150 km of the winery.
Fact 04
Achieved a score of 90/100 from wineanorak.com.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Lotima Solaris Lottenlund Estate 2021 begins with destemming and crushing the Solaris grapes, followed by an 8-hour skin contact period to extract aromas, depth, and color. Only the self-run juice was used, settled for 48 hours before fermentation with neutral yeast. The wine was then aged for 20 months in stainless steel tanks, including 10 months sur lie with regular batonnage. The estate prioritizes sustainable viticulture, using PIWI grape varieties and avoiding pesticides.
