Opulent yet precise, this Refosk opens with a deeply expressive nose of blackcurrant, black cherry and damson plum, lifted by accents of freshly cracked black pepper and a subtle graphite, pencil-shaving note. The palate is generous and mouth-filling, delivering impressive concentration wrapped in supple, polished tannins. Despite its depth and dark fruit intensity, the wine retains a striking sense of freshness, driven by vibrant acidity that carries through to a long, lifted, and elegant finish. Structured, harmonious and quietly powerful, it balances raw energy with refined control.

Winemaker | Uros Klabjan

Region | Istria, Slovenia

Variety | Refosk

Style | Red

Viticulture | Organic certified

Soil | Karst Limestone, Clay and Marl

Altitude | 45 - 120 m

Age of the vines | 50 years

Bottles made | 7000 bottles

Vinification

The grapes are carefully destemmed and fermented in open-top vats over two weeks, with gentle extraction to preserve aromatic purity and structure. The wine is then aged for 24 months in stainless steel, allowing it to evolve slowly while retaining clarity, tension and varietal definition. This reductive élevage enhances precision and freshness, resulting in a Refosk that is both powerful and finely detailed.