{"title":"Friuli \u0026 Slovenia – A terroir across borders","description":"\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"691\" style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003ePeople who grew up in the Italian-Slovenian border region over the past century have experienced quite a lot politically in this long-contested area. A winemaker living in Slovenian Plesivo, just 100 meters from the Friulian border, told us some time ago that his grandfather was born into the Austro-Hungarian Empire but planted his first vineyards as an Italian citizen. He passed them on to his son, who continued tending them as part of his Yugoslav estate, which then began producing Slovenian wines starting in 1991. Anyone attempting to define a national identity under such historical conditions will need a great deal of patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"1222\" style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eCulturally, the situation is simpler. For example, all Slovenian winemakers from the Collio and Karst regions known to us speak Italian. The reverse is not always true, but often enough. Especially since the border was reduced to just a line on the map with Slovenia’s accession to the EU, there has been a lively exchange between winemakers on both sides. They build on the same traditions, use the same grape varieties, work the same soils, and enjoy the same climatic conditions, and occasionally even form cross-border groups and organize joint tastings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1456\" style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eIn short: they share a great deal and differ only in small details. Which brings us to include the wines of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinonudo.at\/en\/collections\/klinec-1\"\u003eAleks Klinec\u003c\/a\u003e from Medana in Goriška Brda and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinonudo.at\/en\/collections\/cotar-1\"\u003eČotar\u003c\/a\u003e family from Gorjansko in the Slovenian Karst in our review of Friuli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1582\" style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eAfter trying to sum up the complex circumstances in just a few sentences, here are a few simpler but wine-specific insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1871\" style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Friulian-Slovenian borderland is not the birthplace of skin-fermented white wines, but it has long set the qualitative standard for them.\u003cbr data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eThe Karst and the Collio have, in proportion to their vineyard area, one of the highest densities of excellent natural winemakers in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"2026\" style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eBroadly speaking, the border region can be divided into three small but qualitatively significant areas: Karst, Collio\/Goriška Brda, and Colli Orientali.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"3049\" style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Karst, the closest to Trieste—the undisputed center of the region—is unique in multiple ways. Its limestone cliffs and caves, underground rivers and small gorges, combined with its sparse vegetation, form a kind of natural aesthetic manifesto. Whipped by the Bora wind, which regularly sweeps across the land, winemaking here becomes a battle against the elements. The wind strips away the soil, often leaving vines to root directly in bare rock. Despite the extreme conditions, wine has been cultivated here since Roman times—and repeatedly since. An unmistakable sign that, if one can master the forces of nature, the reward is exceptional wine. Alongside the distinctive terroir, this is thanks to a dozen or so excellent winemakers and three key grape varieties: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinonudo.at\/en\/collections\/malvasia\"\u003eMalvasia Istriana\u003c\/a\u003e and Vitovska for whites (especially exciting when skin-fermented into orange wines) and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinonudo.at\/en\/collections\/teran\"\u003eTeran\u003c\/a\u003e for reds. The best expressions of the two white varieties—when allowed a bit of skin contact—rank among the most thrilling wines in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3524\" style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Collio lies immediately north of the Karst, yet differs in many ways. The sea is further away, and both soils and grape varieties change. Here, vines take root in\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3225\"\u003ePonka\u003c\/em\u003e, a mix of marl, clay, and sand (though this composition can vary greatly depending on pH levels, iron content, and more). Among native varieties, Malvasia, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinonudo.at\/en\/collections\/ribolla-gialla\"\u003eRibolla Gialla\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinonudo.at\/en\/collections\/friulano\"\u003eFriulano\u003c\/a\u003e dominate—joined by a few naturalized ones, with Pinot Grigio showing surprising potential when properly vinified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3762\" style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe best white wines here also spend some time on the skins, showing how proper vinification can counteract the often-aromatic blandness of, for example, quickly pressed Friulano. A prime example of this is the wines of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinonudo.at\/en\/collections\/nikolas-juretic\"\u003eNikolas Juretic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3764\" data-end=\"3912\" style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe red wines of the Collio are almost exclusively based on Merlot and Cabernet, and in their best interpretations deliver truly impressive results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3914\" data-end=\"4439\" style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eIn the Colli Orientali, the influence of the sea is increasingly faint, although it’s still visible from high-altitude vineyards. Here, the region’s strengths lie less in extraordinary soils (mostly marl with some sand) or dramatic weather and more in its broader diversity of native grape varieties. Alongside Verduzzo Giallo and Picolit, it’s the four red varieties—Schioppettino, Tazzelenghe, Refosco, and Pignolo—that make Colli Orientali both a counterpoint and a compelling, versatile complement to the other two zones.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cotar-teran","title":"Črno 2019","description":"\u003cheader class=\"vc_cta3-content-header\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeran: The Soul of the Karst\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eTeran is a variety best appreciated within the context of Istrian culture and cuisine: paired with \u003cem\u003epršut\u003c\/em\u003e, goulash, \u003cem\u003ejota\u003c\/em\u003e(stew), or \u003cem\u003emusetto\u003c\/em\u003e (boiled sausage), and enjoyed in the rustic ambiance of an \u003cem\u003eosmiza\u003c\/em\u003e, amid the winter winds of the Karst. On its own, Teran can feel a bit austere. But when given the right atmosphere and culinary companion, it reveals itself with character and vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eTeran possesses immense energy and an incisive acidity. Its color is so dark that it was once considered a remedy for anemia in the Karst. While winemakers could tame its edges with enological interventions, such efforts would strip Teran of its authenticity and spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eBranko and Vasja Čotar embrace Teran’s raw character, offering an unpolished, natural expression. Their classic still Teran ferments on the skins for 10 days in open wooden vats before aging for 4 years in 1500-liter wooden barrels. It is bottled unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eČotar describes their Teran as nervous and deeply typical. Aromatically, it evokes the Karst with notes of herbs, stones, berries, and the sea. Its structure is lean and wind-worn, more sinewy than muscular. Paired with hearty sausages, its nervous energy transforms into calm and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape variety\u003c\/strong\u003e: Teran\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eTerra rossa\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 meters above sea level, near the sea; 7000 vines per hectare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: By hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spontaneous | wild yeasts, 10-day skin maceration in 2000-liter open wooden vats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e: 48 months in 1500-liter wooden barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unsulfured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11.5% vol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure\u003c\/strong\u003e: Natural cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16–18°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal drinking window\u003c\/strong\u003e: From now until 2035 or beyond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.75 l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent and price per liter\u003c\/strong\u003e: €36.12\/l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eAll Vinonudo-listed winemakers practice sustainable viticulture, using compost, organic fertilizers, and natural preparations, and avoid herbicides, pesticides, and synthetic fertilizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e","brand":"Čotar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18472427585605,"sku":"","price":28.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0052\/7305\/9397\/products\/Crno.jpg?v=1643905097"},{"product_id":"klinec-gardelin","title":"Gardelin 2019","description":"\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSivi Pinot\u003c\/strong\u003e – better known as Pinot Gris or Grauburgunder – is one of the white grape varieties whose fully ripe berries are not truly white. Instead, they shimmer in copper-blue tones in the autumn. Accordingly, wines made from this variety, when fermented on the skins, take on the color of a robin – \"Gardelin\" in Slovenian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eAleks ferments the Grauburgunder on the skins for four days before aging it for one year in 500-liter acacia wood barrels. It is then further developed for another year in a 2000-liter acacia wood barrel. In the third year, the wine is decanted in stainless steel tanks, allowing it to be bottled unfiltered but relatively clear. Sulfur addition is kept to a minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eKlinec's Gardelin reveals its kinship with Pinot Noir, embedding cool red berry aromas, forest floor notes, and subtle spiciness into a tightly woven texture. 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When produced in a modern style (cold fermentation, no skin contact, and using cultivated yeasts), it often results in neutral and somewhat unremarkable wines. However, when the grapes are left on the skins, the results can be nothing short of spectacular. The essence of Rebula lies in its skins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eFor this wine, Aleks Klinec ferments the grapes spontaneously on the skins for 10 days and then ages the wine in 500-liter acacia wood barrels for one year. This is followed by two additional years in 2000-liter acacia wood barrels. Finally, the wine is bottled unfiltered and with a minimal dose of sulfur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eThis wine captivates with notes of orange zest and tea, complemented by ripe tannins that provide structure. 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While the latter was a pure Friulano from the Montona site just above Cormons, the “Mont” also includes small proportions of Malvasia Istriana and Ribolla Gialla. They come from a parcel directly adjoining the Friulano vines, which Nikolas Juretic purchased from an old farmer. Since it would have made little sense to vinify a separate wine from it—and because Malvasia and Ribolla complement Friulano beautifully (and Nikolas values the expression of terroir more than single-variety bottlings)—the trio, all from old vines, now forms this formidable cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"921\" style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eVinification follows the usual approach: after a two-day maceration, the wine ferments spontaneously in concrete and is then aged there for just under a year. 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It was planted back in the 1960s when—in keeping with local tradition—they didn’t limit themselves to just one grape variety but instead planted three different ones in the Ponca soils (the local equivalent of Styrian Opok). Pinot Grigio sets the tone, but Chardonnay and Malvasia also grow alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"764\" style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eAlthough the vines on the gently sloping hillside play the leading roles, fruit trees can still be found scattered among them. Nikolas Juretic didn’t change that when he took over the estate in 2018. On the contrary: thanks in part to biodynamic farming practices, he actively promotes the biodiversity of his vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"1117\" style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe grapes are harvested and fermented together. Unlike the Mont and Gran Waldo, the Verjan sees a slightly longer maceration, though the juice usually remains in contact with the skins for no more than a week. That’s enough to extract the desired aromas and give the wine the appropriate grip and structure. 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He must have felt awful on July 26, after assessing the damage in his vineyards following the devastating hailstorm that swept across Cormons. In some parcels, grape losses reached a crushing 100 percent, while others escaped with somewhat less severe damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eNikolas decided to make the best of the situation. What remained of the year ultimately found its way into Belo, a brillant white cuvée that he created specifically for this vintage. It brings together four grape varieties: 40% Ribolla Gialla, 40% Friulano, with the remainder made up of Pinot Bianco and Malvasia Istriana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eEach variety was vinified separately and, as always, with the utmost artisanal care. Following spontaneous fermentation, the wines were aged partly in concrete tanks and partly in large oak casks. 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