Zajc Cviček Pet Nat
Winery: Zajc
Classification: Blend of red and white varieties
Varietals: 50% Blauer Koelner, 20% Blaufränkisch, 15% Kraljevina, 15% Welschriesling
Appellation: Dolenjska, Slovenia
Density & Yield: 4,000 vines/ha; 2.2 kg/vine
Annual Production: 6,000 bottles
Alcohol: 9.5%
Climate: Continental, with dry and hot summers and snowy winters
Terrain: The region of Dolenjska in Slovenia is made up of Southern-facing very hilly vineyards in extremely narrow valleys that are abundant with cool winds. Vineyards elevation is 210+ meters above sea level. Soil is mostly volcanic, with some marl.
Farming: Certified as Integrated production of grapes (IPG) - minimum spraying as needed, only with substances approved for IPG.
Vinification: After 2-4 days of skin maceration under controlled temperature, the wine is put into stainless steel tanks to ferment. Blended, and bottled as soon as the wine is ready and brought to the market quickly, usually in January following harvest.
Tasting Notes: After 2-4 days of skin maceration under controlled temperature, the wine is fermented separately with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks, and then blended and bottled with no added sulfur and allowed to start secondary fermentation naturally in the bottle.
As Cviček has become a go-to refreshing red/white blend for most, the transition felt natural for the Zajc brothers to make a fizzy format for a fun and festive bubbly expression of Cvicek.
Exploding with tangy forest berries, a fresh and mouthwatering palate with a brisk and super dry finish. This wine is the ultimate refresher - serve well-chilled and share with friends, Perfect for heavy aperitivo time, beach days, or extended late-night hangs .
Winery Information
Zajc
Zajc family winemaking tradition dates back to the second half of the 19th century. Doljenska region is known for fresh and light red and white wines.
