Zajc Full Circle Frankinja-Gamay
Winery: Zajc
Classification: Dry red wine, sustainable farming
Varietals: 85% Blaufrankisch (aka Modra Frankinja), 15% Gamay
Appellation: Dolenjska, south-east wine region Posavje, Slovenia
Vine Training: Double Guyot, dry farming
Density & Yield: 4000 vines/ha; 2 kg/vine
Analytical Data: 10.0% Alc., reduced sugar 1.3 g/L, acidity 6.81 g/L, 30 mg/L SO2
Climate: Continental, with dry and hot summers and mild snowy winters.
Terrain: Hilly vineyards, 210 m. asl and higher
Soil: A diverse geological soil composition, consisting mainly clayey, marl and carbonate sandstone. The vineyards spread out over the finest wine-growing sites on the hill slopes over river Sava in SE Slovenia.
Farming: Environmentally friendly. As minimal as needed, only with substances approved for sustainable farming.
Fermentation: Wild fermentation for 4 days (before the harvest a smaller quantity of most riped grapes are brought into cellar and left to start fermenting on its own, after that, the harvest begins and the grape must is put together with the wild fermentation starter to begin the main process of fermentation), 4 days of maceration under controlled temperature in stainless steel for richer development of color, flavors and aromas. Wine fermented using exclusively native yeast.
Bottling and Ageing: Matured in stainless steel. Bottled right before release.
Tasting Notes: Our idea behind FULL CIRCLE wines is to return to the ancient wine making traditions and old school wines our region was known for in the Middle Ages. Fermented with no added yeast and bottled without filtrations, these wines truly represent the terroir of Dolenjska.
Frankinja-Gamay is a fusion of indigenous Slovenian Frankinja (aka Blaufrankisch) and Gamay, a variety of French origin and is product of minimal intervention winemaking. The blend delivers aromas of red berries, plumbs, pepper, and on the palate,. the perfect balance of forest berry aromas and a soft texture bursting with freshness and youthful acidity.
Serve with a touch of chill and crush with skirt steak tacos, pork bbq, any sort of cheesy burgers, or refreshingly on its own.
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.
