Gašper, Malvazija 2022
A real gem which is fruity, aromatic and a pleasure to drink, with zesty tropical fruit flavours, and a soft, honeyed texture.
Fruit Notes, Aromatic
£17.95
| Producer | Gasper |
|---|---|
| Country | Slovenia |
| Region | Goriška Brda |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Body / Style | Fruit Notes, Aromatic |
| Grape Blend | 100% Malvazija |
| Bottle Size (ml) | 750 |
| % Abv | 13 |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Special Features | Vegan |
| Extra Info | Zesty, aromatic, tropical |
| Food Pairing Guide | This would be great with a cheese board, or a fresh tomato and mozzarella salad drizzled with good quality olive oil. |
Gasper Malvazija (Malvasia) was a great find and a wine we really love. Malvazija is a grape which is native to the Croatian and Slovenian coastal areas that used to be part of Italy, and produces wines that are zesty and crisp, as well as aromatic and honeyed. This wine has intense aromas of tropical fruit and grapefruit as well as a hint of something floral. It's very fruity but has a lovely softness to it and a touch of almonds. Clean, zesty and full of fruity flavour, this wine is a real pleasure to drink on its own, but would be great with all sorts of food.
Gašper is located in Goriška Brda, which makes up the two thirds of Collio stretching into Slovenia from Friuli-Venezia Giulia in north-eastern Italy. Goriška Brda has a climate ideally suited to viticulture, with its proximity to both the Adriatic Sea and the Alps providing dry, warm summers with cooling breezes during the crucial ripening period. The Gašper wine estate is a joint venture between a local cooperative and the Čarman family, who have been in the wine and hospitality business for over 50 years. At the helm of the cellar is Darinko Ribolica, a respected oenologist from Goriška Brda. He uses Slovenia’s local varieties, deeply rooted in Germanic, Slavic and Roman cultural influences, to create wines in a modern, fresh style.The Gašper vineyards are between 10 and 30 years old, and characterised by ‘opoka’ marl soil and excellent sun exposure on terraced, hillside rows. There is also the benefit of altitude, ranging from 80-200 metres above sea level, which helps the grapes retain acidity and aromatics. Vines are single Guyot trained and planted at a density of 4,000 to 5,000 per hectare. All picking is done by cooperative partners, family members and friends, which allows for a careful selection of fruit that enhances the quality of the final wine.
The fruit was pressed in a pneumatic press and then fermented and matured in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures of 14°C. No malolactic fermentation was allowed to take place to preserve the freshness and fruit character of the grapes. The wine was aged on its lees for one year.
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