D Vic D.Noue Marinic Groblja Vedrignano Ii Cru 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
D Vic D.Noue Marinic
Label Name:
 
Groblja Vedrignano Ii Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Slovenia
Region:
 
Goriška Brda (Primorska)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff (Peter Moser) 94-96 pts (Tasting 24 Jun 2024); retail price typically €50–100

Tasting Note
Pale yellow-green with silver reflections. Delicate tropical and white orchard fruits (mango, white apple), candied lime zest, florals and saline minerality. Juicy, elegant and balanced with subtle oak/nutty notes and a long, slightly salty finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken with herbs, grilled scallops, lobster, creamy pasta or mushroom risotto. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, sushi/sashimi, milder Thai green curry, grilled prawns with citrus, Chinese steamed fish.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay; fermented in stainless steel and French oak (selected/wild yeasts), partial malolactic, aged in French oak barrels. Low-intervention practices, minimal filtration.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Vicomte de Noüe-Marinič is a small family-owned estate in Kojsko, Goriška Brda, Slovenia, producing single-vineyard crus combining French techniques with local terroir.