COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Unknown
PRODUCER
Spalek BIO
REGION
Moravia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Spalek Sur Lie is a white wine from the Znojmo region of Moravia, Czech Republic, produced by the family-run Spalek BIO winery. The winery cultivates its vineyards organically on Kraví hora, a site known for its clay, stone, and sand soils. A key characteristic of this wine is its 'sur lie' aging process, where it matures on yeast lees, contributing to its texture and complexity. Spalek BIO is committed to respecting nature and allowing the terroir to express itself in their wines, employing biodynamic practices in their vineyard management. The winery has received recognition, being named 'Small Winery of the Year' in 2015 and 2024.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Spalek BIO has been officially certified organic since 2015.
Fact 02
The winery uses biodynamic preparations in its vineyard management.
Fact 03
Spalek BIO was named 'Small Winery of the Year' in 2015 and again in 2024.
Fact 04
Their wines are vegan-friendly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Spalek Sur Lie is produced using organic viticulture and biodynamic vineyard management practices. The winery utilizes a gravity-flow cellar for gentle winemaking. A key technique employed is 'sur lie' aging, where the wine matures on its yeast lees. This process contributes to the wine's texture and complexity. Spalek BIO is committed to sustainable practices, avoiding chemical inputs in their vineyards and focusing on natural methods to express the terroir.
