Mansus Makovec Sivi Pinot
Winery: Mansus
Classification: Dry skin contact white wine
Varietals: 100% Pinot Grigio
Appellation: Dobravlje, Vipava Valley, Slovenia
Density & Yield: 4,000 vines/ha; 1.5 kg/vine
Annual Production: 3,600 bottles
Alcohol: 13.5%
Climate: Mild Mediterranean, with dry and hot summers, and mild winters.
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. Makovec vineyards are located in the small settlement called Brje, 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.
Farming: Practicing organic. The vineyards have no irrigation, and spraying is done only with sulfites and copper, if needed.
Vinification: All grapes are hand-picked, de-stemmed, and spontaneously fermented in stainless steel tanks and a portion in acacia barrels. The maceration period lasts for about a week. Aged in a combination of stainless steels and acacia wood barrels. Bottled unfiltered.
Tasting Notes: Strawberry and cherry fruit is supported by earthy and fine tannins and spices. Lees aging and no filtration add viscosity, complexity and a subtle creamy elegance to the wine.
The wine is very versatile and can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes. We particularly recommend it with meat pasta dishes with tomato sauce, salty cured meats, lobster, ravioli, spicy tacos, lighter stews and bone soups, creamy pasta sauces, risotto, omelets, and grilled salmon.
Winery Information
Mansus
Mansus winery is one of a handful of Vipava growers who have the coveted indigenous Klarnica grape variety. They farm their vineyards organically and ferment all of their wines with no added yeasts.
