Slovenian Orange Wine by Hiša Joannes Protner

At a Glance

• Producer: Hiša Joannes Protner
• Region: Styria, Slovenia
• Grape Varieties: Yellow Muscat (50%), Laksi Riesling (50%)
• ABV: 11.5%
• Vol: 750ml
  
• Serving Temperature: 12 – 14 °C
• Drinking Window: Shows well now ,though could age for several years.
• Organic
  

Tasting Note

A honeyed, aromatic, herbal orange wine which you'll remember for all the best reasons.

Vinification

This is a premium orange wine. None of the excessive tannins or off flavours you usually risk with the category. Orange winemaking has a rich history in Slovenia and winemaker Boštjan Protner has developed his technique over many vintages. 

Instead of using all of the white grape skins for maceration he only uses a portion of them and allows three week maceration. This takes the edge of the tannins and gives more aromatic and herbal aromas. 

This wine is a delight, what's more it's a natural wine made with grapes grown organically.

Food Pairing

As with most good orange wines this is extremely food friendly. Pair it with anything from root vegetables, to spicy food or fatty charcuterie and cheese.

Sustainability

Boštjan Protner farms organically, producing many so-called natural wines. He says that while converting to organic vineyards is a challenge, starting a new vineyard organically is incredibly hard. This wine is certified organic.