Dorcha - Carbonic Frankinja 2022 (750ml)

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Producer	Dorcha
Country	Slovenia
Region	Lower Styria
Subregion	Ritoznoj
Varietal	Blaufrankish
Vintage	2022
Sku	34793
Size	750ml

Tasting Notes: The Dorcha labels represent the key natural variables for making minimal intervention wine, with this expression of Frankinja (Blaufrankisch) being an ode to the climate and weather that drives the life of the vine and grapes on any given vintage.

Given its cool climate, Štajerska reds tend to be bright, crunchy and light in body. Inspired by some of the drinkable styles from Beaujolais, Izidor is one of the first in this region to produce Modra Frankinja utilizing carbonic maceration; the result is a very exciting style.

Ruby in color and popping off with aromas of ripe red fruits, white pepper and a subtle rustic quality. The palate is fresh while packed with ripe aromatic strawberry and plum, with well-balanced acidity. A silky midpalate structure opens to pleasing spice, with fun tannins and a tart finish. This is one that Izidor frequently drinks along with his house cured meats and wild foraged mushroom soup.

Farming: No irrigation. No herbicide. Environmentally friendly and sustainable viticulture, with respect for the land. 

Vinification: Handpicked. Whole bunches filled directly into tank. Tank filled with carbon dioxide gas and sealed. Pressed off skins after 32 days, last 15% of fermentation finished in tank.