Skegro Blatina
Winery: Skegro Family WInery
Classification: Dry Red Wine Blatina
Varieties: Blatina 85%, Trnjak 10%, Kambuša 5%
Appellation: Mostar
Vineyard Location: Radišići, Hercegovina
Climate: Mediterranean, hot summers and mild winters, 2300 hours of sunshine annually
Vineyard location: Traditional terraced vineyards, south exposure, 130-150m altitude
Soil: Deep calcareous marl, layers of sandstone and flint
Vineyard: Density 5.500 -6.000 vines/ha, short spur pruning, average yield 40-60hL/ha
Varieties: Traditional field blend of Blatina with Trnjak and Alicante Bouchet, first planted to pollinate Blatina, otherwise non auto-pollinated, latter planted to add some color, although Blatina itself has quite intense color
Vinification: Hand picked and classic fermentation in stainless steel and plastic bins, with 8-10 days of maceration.
Notes: Blatina is very quickly going to become a new fan favorite in the portfolio. It is a grape that creates medium-bodied reds with juicy acidity, distinctive mineral flavors, and tend to be low in alcohol and retain an exceptionally fantastic level of natural acidity for grapes grown in this part of the world. The wines often have very soft, pretty and elegant flavors, and sometimes described as a cross between Sangiovese and Gamay.
The varietal is very unique in that it is a female flowering plant, meaning it needs another variety to pollinate and produce grapes. For this reason, almost all Blatina vineyards are planted with Alicante Bouchet or other local varietals, and then harvested (and often co-fermented!) together as a field blend. Skegro’s Blatina, for example, is done so with Alicante Bouchet and Trnjak (local varietal) with 8-10 days skin maceration in open plastic vats and stainless steel.
Tasting Notes: This wine is an incredible introduction to the Blatina grape and the red wines of Herzegovina. The appearance is dark ruby red with a ripe fruity nose, with savory and spiced herb aromatics. The palate is elegant and juicy with fresh plums, violets, forest floor and a touch of salty bitterness on the finish.
Winery Information
Skegro Family Winery
The Skegro family vineyards are mostly consisted of vines planted in 2005 in the small village of Radišići, in the southwestern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. They have 2 hectares of south facing and terraced vineyards, which were cut into the hillside, rich with calcareous marl, sandstone and flint. Mostar, being within an hour from the Croatian coastline, offer a very similar climate: Mediterranean influence with extreme hot summers and mild winters.