Roxanich winery, Istria Flashcards
Description of the wines of Roxanich winery
What is the Blend of 2019 Roxanich Venezia?
Merlot, Teran, Refosco, Cabernet Sauvignon
What’s the blend of Rovingo 2016?
Malvasia Istriana, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay
How many days maceration does Rovingo 2016 go through?
4 days
When was Rovingo 2016 bottled?
July 2019
What’s the name of the First Roses Malvasia?
Montana
What’s the blend of Portorose?
Borgonja Istriana, Teran
What is Portoroz?
A resort town in Slovenia’s Adriatic coast offering therapeutic treatments based on mid and brine from the nearby Sečovlje Salina salt pans.
How many hours is Draga 2017 macerated?
16 hours
What is Draga?
A small river flowing through the countryside of Istria around the cuty of Buzet.
What’s the Mirna?
Istria’s longest river, flooding the Motovun forest - the cradle of Istrian white truffle. It passes beneath the Roxanich winery.
What did the Romans use the Mirna for?
Motovun was a harbor where small barges transported oil and wine giaras to larger trading ships in Mirna’s estuary port of Antenal.
What grape varietie(s) are in Mirna?
Sauvignon Blanc
Which vintages of Mirna are for sale?
2016/2017
Describe the Lara Wine
100% Malvasia Istriana
88 days maceration
106 months ageing
Aged in wooden vats.
Describe the Petra wine:
Plavac Mali & Teran
5 years ageing (Plavac in smaller barrels than Teran).
Plavac Mali brings structure and body, Teran brings rich acid.
Is Petra available in Magnum?
No only regular bottles 2010-2011
Describe Sara the wine:
Medium-term macerated Chardonnay (7 days)
Destemmed, aged in oak after fermentation. 118 months ageing.
Rich, elegant and a bit tannic.
What grapes are in Mara?
Borgonja Istriana
What is special about the grapes in Mara?
The Borgonja growson the rich in iron Istrian soil of Crljenica (Terra Rossa).
What grapes make up Zara?
7 grapes:
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Vermentino, Glera, Friulano, Riesling Italico
What is a synonym for Riesling Italico?
Grasevina or Welschriesling
How long is Zara the wine macerated?
68 days
Describe the flavour profile of Zara:
A meditative orange wine tasting of dried apricot, oriental spices and saffron. It is full bodied with gentle acidity.
What vintages and bottle sizes does Zara come in?
2010-2011, regular size and magnums
What is the blend of Tara?
Malvasia Nera, Syrah, Lambrusco, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Borgonja Istriana
