COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Solaris
PRODUCER
Vingården i Klagshamn
REGION
Skåne län
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Silex Vingården i Klagshamn is a white wine from Vingården i Klagshamn, a winery established in 2001 in Klagshamn, Skåne län, Sweden. The vineyard focuses on producing wines from grapes well-suited to the Swedish climate, aiming to express the unique terroir. Owners Lena Jörgensen and Murat Sofrakis are committed to a philosophy of minimal intervention in winemaking. The region's proximity to the Öresund strait and its geological landscape are considered influential factors in the wine's character. The 2020 vintage is part of their production, which emphasizes letting the grapes and vineyard speak for themselves.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€71
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard uses local seaweed and horse manure for fertilization.
Fact 02
Almost 80% of the vineyard is dedicated to the Solaris grape.
Fact 03
Manual labor is central to most vineyard tasks, including harvest.
Fact 04
Winery produces around 6,000-7,000 bottles annually from 1.8 hectares.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Vingården i Klagshamn employs a philosophy of minimal intervention in its purpose-built winery. The winemaking process is designed to allow the grapes and vineyard to express themselves with as few adjustments as possible. Vineyard practices follow an ecological approach, utilizing local organic materials for fertilization and adhering to internationally approved ecological standards for crop protection. Most vineyard work, including the harvest, is performed manually, with a focus on selecting only the highest quality grapes. The winery aims to produce approximately 6,000-7,000 bottles annually from its 1.8 hectares of vineyard.
