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Zelen Consortium

The consortium brings together 16 growers of Zelen native varieties of the above Vipava. The largest part of the consortium is also our cellar Vipava 1894.

Zelen is an autochthonous grape variety from the Upper Vipava Valley. The wine Zelen Lanthieri is endowed with a gentle aroma reminiscent of flowers and fruits complemented by Mediterranean fragrant herbs (lavender, rosemary).

The wine's body is full and noble with a perfect combination of freshness and tenderness.

Vintage: 2010

Variety: 100% Zelen, an autochthonous grape variety from the Upper Vipava Valley

Grape growing and winemaking details:

Vineyard: The Upper Vipava Valley.
Harvest: By hand, 28th October 2005.
Maceration: Cold maceration of crushed grapes.
Fermentation: In stainless steel vats at 18 ºC.
Maturation: For five months on fine lees in stainless steel vats.

Wine description:

Colour: Straw yellow colour with noticeable green undertones.
Nose: Aromatic variety with a delicate smell that fills the room. Floral and fruity notes.
Palate: Fruity tones: green apple, pear, lemon, dry white flowers, fresh almonds, sweet spices.
Harmony: The fullness of flavour is an evidence of the rich extract content that lingers in the mouth and releases beautifully balanced sweet-sour flavours.
Ageing potential: Up to 5 years.

Wine parameters:

Alcohol: 12,0 %vol.
Sugar content: Semi-dry, 8.7 g/l of residual sugar.
Total acidity: 5,2 g/l.
Serving temperature: 12 – 14 ºC.
Marriage of food and wine: Blue fish, tuna, eel, carp, sheatfish, turkey, pork, veal.