Valle is a blend of Malvasia Istriana and Sauvignon Blanc with the former giving body and texture and later giving verticality, freshness and aromatic complexity. Valle 2020 shows pale golden lemon colour. Nose is very youthful and rather pronounced showing quintessential grassy and fruity quality. It is reminiscent of elderflower, gooseberry, peaches, grapefruit, tomato leaves and gives a very refreshing impression. On the palate it is bone dry, with lighter body and plenty of freshness and life. It is quite intense, with touch of salinity at the back. It has a clear-cut finish, which cleanses the palate and makes you ready for another sip or bite.

Made of hand picked 80% Istrian Malvasia and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. Grapes come from the vineyard Valle in west part of Istria that has vines as old as 33 years located at 200 m above the sea level and vines turned to the south - southwest allowing for lots of sun. Vineyard soil consists of flysch, limestone and clay.

The wine ages 5 months in stainless steel tanks and has 12.5% alcohol.

Best served at: 10-12°C

Pair it with: this is a perfect aperitif and summer wine. Pairs well with all kind of salads, vegetables, risotto with asparagus, and all kind of cold dishes including seafood. Also great option as a wine by the glass in a winebar or a restaurant.

Detailed vinification details: 

• Grape variety: 80% Istrian Malvasia,
  20% Sauvignon Blanc
• Category: Dry white wines
• Wine-growing area: West Istria, Croatia
• Vineyard: Vale
• Vineyard age: 8 – 33 years
• Altitude of vineyard: 200 m
• Vineyard orientation: south, southwest
• Soil composition: flysch, limestone, clay
• Harvested: by hand
• Vinification: manual selection of grapes,
  cryo maceration 12-24 h, pressing, fermentation
• Aging: inox 5 months
• Alcohol by volume: 12,5 %vol
• Total acidity: 5,8 g/l
• Unfermented sugar: 1,7 g/l
• Bottle size: 0,75 l
• Serving temperature: 10-12 °C