Primus Plavac mali

Vol. Alc.- 13.5 %
pH ̴ 3.6
Acidity ̴ 5,5 g/l
No. Bottles: 12 856

2016

VITICULTURE:
The grapes for this wine are of the Plavac mali variety, which is the most famous local variety. They are sourced from the best plots of our own organic vineyards in the Komarna winegrowing area. The vineyards are located on south-facing slopes with an incline of up to 30%, at an altitude between 50 and 250 metres. The earth is karst-like and consists of limestone with a small content of soil. The yield of wine per hectare is quite small and amounts to 18 to 27 hectolitres, which results in concentrated fruitiness and freshness.Irrigation is performed only in case of exceptional drought.

WINEMAKING AND AGEING:
Processing and vinification begin with the selection of grapes at our winery after they have been picked by hand. The owners perform this selection personally to make sure that only the best grapes are sent for further processing.The wine undergoes alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in a tank under controlled conditions. After this, it is aged under professional supervision in new barrique barrels made from French and American oak for 12 months. After filling, it is aged for at least 6 months before it is released into the market.

TASTING NOTES:
The wines exhibits a ruby colour of medium intensity with a hint of garnet. On the nose it shows attractive notes of ripe dark fruits, raisins, prunes and wild herbs typical of Plavac Mali. On the palate it full bodied, firmly structured and displays racy freshness that will ensure it will complement most meat dishes, pizza and pasta with rich sauces.

FOOD PAIRING:
On the palate it full bodied, firmly structured and displays racy freshness that will ensure it will complement most meat dishes, pizza and pasta with rich sauces.