COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Vitovska
PRODUCER
Cotar
REGION
Primorski
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vitovska Cotar 2020 is an orange wine from the Primorska region of Slovenia, produced by the family-run Cotar winery. It is made from 100% indigenous Vitovska grapes, cultivated using biodynamic and organic farming methods in the unique Karst region, known for its 'terra rossa' soil. The wine's production involves skin contact fermentation, a technique typically used for red wines, resulting in its distinctive character. The Cotar family's philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention and a deep connection to their terroir, with their commitment often symbolized by the fingerprints on their wine labels.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€36
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vitovska is a cross between Glera (Prosecco) and Malvasia Bianca Lunga.
Fact 02
The labels feature the fingerprints of the father and son winemakers.
Fact 03
This orange wine ferments with grape skins for 7 days.
Fact 04
Vineyards are densely planted for concentrated fruit.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Vitovska Cotar 2020 is produced using the orange wine method, where 100% Vitovska grapes are fermented with their skins for seven days. Fermentation is spontaneous, utilizing indigenous yeasts in open wooden vats or barrels. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on its fine lees in oak barrels for a minimum of 24 months, often extending to three years. The winemaking process involves minimal to no added sulfur, and the wine is bottled without clarification or filtration. Sustainability is a core principle, with vineyards farmed using biodynamic and organic methods, and a focus on low yields.
