Roxanich winery, Istria Flashcards

Description of the wines of Roxanich winery

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What is the Blend of 2019 Roxanich Venezia?

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Merlot, Teran, Refosco, Cabernet Sauvignon

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What’s the blend of Rovingo 2016?

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Malvasia Istriana, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay

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How many days maceration does Rovingo 2016 go through?

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4 days

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When was Rovingo 2016 bottled?

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July 2019

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What’s the name of the First Roses Malvasia?

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Montana

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What’s the blend of Portorose?

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Borgonja Istriana, Teran

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What is Portoroz?

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A resort town in Slovenia’s Adriatic coast offering therapeutic treatments based on mid and brine from the nearby Sečovlje Salina salt pans.

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How many hours is Draga 2017 macerated?

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16 hours

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What is Draga?

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A small river flowing through the countryside of Istria around the cuty of Buzet.

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What’s the Mirna?

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Istria’s longest river, flooding the Motovun forest - the cradle of Istrian white truffle. It passes beneath the Roxanich winery.

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What did the Romans use the Mirna for?

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Motovun was a harbor where small barges transported oil and wine giaras to larger trading ships in Mirna’s estuary port of Antenal.

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What grape varietie(s) are in Mirna?

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Sauvignon Blanc

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Which vintages of Mirna are for sale?

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2016/2017

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Describe the Lara Wine

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100% Malvasia Istriana
88 days maceration
106 months ageing
Aged in wooden vats.

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Describe the Petra wine:

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Plavac Mali & Teran
5 years ageing (Plavac in smaller barrels than Teran).
Plavac Mali brings structure and body, Teran brings rich acid.

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16
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Is Petra available in Magnum?

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No only regular bottles 2010-2011

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Describe Sara the wine:

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Medium-term macerated Chardonnay (7 days)
Destemmed, aged in oak after fermentation. 118 months ageing.
Rich, elegant and a bit tannic.

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What grapes are in Mara?

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Borgonja Istriana

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What is special about the grapes in Mara?

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The Borgonja growson the rich in iron Istrian soil of Crljenica (Terra Rossa).

20
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What grapes make up Zara?

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7 grapes:
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Vermentino, Glera, Friulano, Riesling Italico

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What is a synonym for Riesling Italico?

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Grasevina or Welschriesling

22
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How long is Zara the wine macerated?

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68 days

23
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Describe the flavour profile of Zara:

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A meditative orange wine tasting of dried apricot, oriental spices and saffron. It is full bodied with gentle acidity.

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What vintages and bottle sizes does Zara come in?

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2010-2011, regular size and magnums

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What is the blend of Tara?

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Malvasia Nera, Syrah, Lambrusco, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Borgonja Istriana