Clai Baracija Refosk

Baracija refošk is produced from 100 % the same named varietal from the young vines. Main part of these young wines is situated on the location called Stancija Baracija from which the wine got the name. The vineyards themselves contribute to a beautiful view from the Clai winery.

Technical information:

Grape varietal: 100 % Refošk
Viticulture: Organic
Free sulfur dioxide:18 mg/L
Category: Dry red wine
Yield per wine: 1 – 1,5 kg
Total dry extract: 26,9 g/L
Vintage: 2018
Harvested: By hand
Reducing sugar: 2,9 g/L
Alcohol content: 14%
Harvest time: September
Wine growing area: Western Istria, Croatia
Total acidity: 5,4 g/L
Soil composition: Rocky clay
pH: 3,69

Vinification

Grapes are hand picked, de- stemmed and gravity fed with their skins into large wooden barrels for maceration which variates but usually lasts from 7 to 20 days. The spontaneous fermentation starts with natural yeasts on the temperature at 30 Celsius degrees. Pigeage is done at least three times a day. The wine also undergoes malo-lactic fermentation. After pressing it is aged for two years in big oak barrels (1000 to 2500 l). Aging: In large wooden casks