Wine No 4 from
Santei
Malvazija 2020
Primorska Slovenija
Malvazija (pronounced mahl-vah-zee-ah) is a skin-contact wine, meaning the crushed grapes fermented with their skins, giving it its deep amber colour. It's as complex and mysterious as Klimt's red-haired portraits: seductive, with a hint of danger.
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Malvazija is one of the most common grapes in Slovenia, but here it comes with a twist: a skin-contact fermentation that gives this vintage a rich nose of dried fruit and a distinct, elegant bitterness. It's a good example of a wine that surprised us because the nose and the palate are so different — from apricot, pear, and quince, to a dry, refreshing finish. Definitely worth a second glass.
The craft
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3 to 5-day skin maceration.
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13% ABV.
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Lifespan: up to 8 years.
The occasion
Perfect as an apéritif on its own, but we also love it with a carrot purée or a poached pear with almonds.
Sandra & Matej Bizjak
SANdra and MaTEI created SANTEI. Two wine-loving free thinkers, who gave up their careers in multinational corporations to pursue their dream and become wine growers/makers. Once they settled in a small farm close to the Italian border, ideas started flowing and an ambitious vision materialized: to farm their unique terroir with total respect for nature in order to develop organic, natural and unforgettable wine experiences. Why take such a big step if it's not to do the best you can. The hard work began without attending any class, just relentless experimentation - no shortcut, no quick fixes, just making original wines that they can stand fully behind. Such a combination of hard work and talent rarely fails. Then they added spirits. Santei wines and spirits is a labor of love.
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