COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Furmint
PRODUCER
Vino Gross
REGION
Podravje
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Vino Gross Gorca Furmint 2021 is a white wine from the Gorca appellation in Štajerska Slovenija, Slovenia, made from 100% Furmint grapes. The vineyards, some of which were sourced from István Szepsy, are over 65 years old and are certified organic, situated on steep terraces with lime-rich clay marl soil. Vino Gross is a family winery focused on traditional, natural winemaking methods, emphasizing regional grape varieties and terroir expression. The Gorca region's unique microclimate is conducive to the development of Furmint.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€29
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines for this wine were sourced from István Szepsy, a pioneer of dry Furmint.
Fact 02
Vineyards are certified organic.
Fact 03
Fermented spontaneously in large oak vats.
Fact 04
Bottled unfiltered with no finings added.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Vino Gross Gorca Furmint 2021 is produced using whole cluster pressing, followed by spontaneous fermentation in 2600-liter oak vats. Malolactic fermentation is also employed. The wine ages for 10-12 months in oak, then several months in stainless steel. It rests on gross lees for a year, then fine lees for 6 months to a year before being bottled unfiltered and without finings. The winery emphasizes natural methods and organic viticulture.
