Guerila Rebula Selection
Winery: Guerila
Classification: Dry skin contact wine
Varietals: 100% Rebula
Appellation: Ajdovščina, Vipavska Dolina (Vipava Valley), Slovenia
Annual Production: 3,500 bottles
Alcohol: 12.5%
Climate: Straddling between both Mediterranean and Alpine climates, the Vipava Valley experiences dry and hot summers with mild winters. It is one of the windiest regions of Slovenia, known for its strong north-east wind Burja that reaches speeds well above 100 km/h, with individual gusts up to 240 km/h.
Terrain: Vipava Valley is right on the border of Slovenia, just north of the Italian port city of Trieste. The area is made up of steep hills, where the continental climate of the Alps collides with the more moderate mild Mediterranean climate from the Adriatic. Vineyards are located on steep, karst mountain tops, where the temperature is cooler and the soil contains mineral-rich marl, which makes it incredibly helpful in drainage of rainfall. Good fertility of the soil is ensured by the marine sediment of flysch in alternating layers with sandstone. The Vipava wine region is considered to be one of the most desirable winegrowing regions in Slovenia. The sunny south slopes are a perfect location for cultivating vineyards.
Farming: Certified Organic and Demeter certified biodynamic.
Vinification: Manual harvesting of fully ripened biodynamically grown grapes sorted in the vineyard. Sees a two week maceration of the grape skins and spontaneous fermentation with own yeast. Mild pressing and 18 months of ageing in a large traditional old acacia barrel, where it undergoes spontaneous malolactic fermentation. The wine matures on its own lees without flow for one year. Bottling with a minimal addition of sulphur and without filtration.
Tasting Notes: The colour is golden yellow with a wonderfully complex bouquet. The wine combines the aromas of dried flowers, herbs and spices, dried fruit and honey. Followed by flavors of baked apples, challah and dried flowers. A gentle and friendly orange wine that is perfectly balanced and nuanced. Chewy texture along with lively acidity, high-toned minerality, and harmonious depth and complexity that just keeps on giving.
Winery Information
Guerila
Guerila wines are the fruit of hand-picked biodynamic grapes from our own vineyards. Harvesting and all of the work in the cellar takes place at the appropriate cosmic rhythms in accordance with the biodynamic calendar.