Chardonnay Opoka 2015 magnum, Marjan Simčič

Chardonnay Opoka 2015, Marjan Simčič

Geographical area: BRDA
Vineyards: Jordano (0.2ha), Plesivo (0.3ha) and Ceglo (0.1ha)
Grape variety (in %): CHARDONNAY 100% cultivated with natural methods with respect for the natural cycle of the vine
Soil type: Marl (opoka)Epoca
Harvest: hand-picked grapes, selection in our oldest vineyards (35-40 years) packed in 15kg cases in the middle of and at the end of September
Vinification: the grapes are carefully picked when fully mature, 48 hours of maceration in open oak tanks (tino) with no temperature control. Soft pressure with a pneumatic wine press, static decanting of must, alcoholic fermentation, with no added yeast, in oak barrels (225l and 500l) min. 50% Allier new. Malolactic fermentation.
Maturation: 22 months in oak barrels of 225l and 500l. Bottled with the waning moon with no filtration 24 months after harvest, with very low levels of SO2.
Bottle maturing: At least 6 months.
First bottling: 2006, 2008
Characteristics and description: Deep gold yellow, with mineral fragrances. Fatty, reminiscent of the fragrances of dried fruit, honey, bread and melted butter. In the glass, it quickly develops its ability with a light line of vanilla. Approaching a salty taste with increasing finish. In a nutshell: the biggest. An absolutely prestigious wine, with excellent aging potential.
Recommendations: Chardonnay Opoka, a wine with extremely full body, is recommended with dishes full of flavour, including those with a rather strong taste based on mushrooms, mussels and truffles (pasta, rice, gnocchi or polenta), rich sea food and non-fatty meat (duck, lamb meat, chicken) with various herb or cream sauces or fois gras.
Alcohol: 14,00 %VOL
Serving temperature: 12-14°C
Ageing potential: Suitable for drinking with great ageing potential over 15 years.