Vipava 1894
Pinela Lanthieri
Vipavska Dolina, Primorska, Slovenia
Vipava 1894, Zelen “Lanthieri” v.2022, Vipava Valley, Slovenia 🇸🇮
Overview:
A distinctive white from Slovenia’s Vipava Valley made entirely from Zelen, a rare indigenous grape known for its aromatic finesse and vibrant acidity. This expression highlights the region’s alpine-meets-Mediterranean climate, delivering freshness, minerality, and elegant balance.
Aromas & Flavors:
Chamomile blossom, white peach, pear, light citrus, and subtle stony minerality.
Mouthfeel:
Medium-bodied with lively acidity and a gentle creamy touch from balanced malolactic influence. Clean, harmonious structure with a smooth medium-length finish.
Food Pairings:
Grilled white fish, seafood risotto, herb-roasted chicken, Mediterranean vegetable dishes.
Personal Pick:
A fascinating introduction to Zelen. It shows personality while staying very approachable, reminding me stylistically of a clean Mâcon-style Chardonnay but with its own alpine freshness.
Verdict:
Elegant, balanced, and quietly distinctive. A great gateway into Slovenia’s indigenous white varieties.
🍷 Did You Know?:
Zelen is almost exclusively grown in the Vipava Valley and rarely found outside Slovenia, making it one of the country’s most unique native grapes.
Vipava 1894, Zelen “Lanthieri” v.2022, Vipava Valley, Slovenia 🇸🇮
Overview:
A distinctive white from Slovenia’s Vipava Valley made entirely from Zelen, a rare indigenous grape known for its aromatic finesse and vibrant acidity. This expression highlights the region’s alpine-meets-Mediterranean climate, delivering freshness, minerality, and elegant balance.
Aromas & Flavors:
Chamomile blossom, white peach, pear, light citrus, and subtle stony minerality.
Mouthfeel:
Medium-bodied with lively acidity and a gentle creamy touch from balanced malolactic influence. Clean, harmonious structure with a smooth medium-length finish.
Food Pairings:
Grilled white fish, seafood risotto, herb-roasted chicken, Mediterranean vegetable dishes.
Personal Pick:
A fascinating introduction to Zelen. It shows personality while staying very approachable, reminding me stylistically of a clean Mâcon-style Chardonnay but with its own alpine freshness.
Verdict:
Elegant, balanced, and quietly distinctive. A great gateway into Slovenia’s indigenous white varieties.
🍷 Did You Know?:
Zelen is almost exclusively grown in the Vipava Valley and rarely found outside Slovenia, making it one of the country’s most unique native grapes.
Vipava 1894, Pinela “Lanthieri” v.2022, Vipava Valley, Slovenia 🇸🇮
Overview:
A dry white blend centered on Pinela, another indigenous Vipava Valley grape known for its lively acidity and citrus-driven profile. The wine reflects the region’s breezy valley climate and limestone-influenced soils.
Aromas & Flavors:
Quince, kumquat, citrus zest, white stone fruit, and subtle herbal freshness.
Mouthfeel:
Crisp, energetic, and refreshing with vibrant acidity and a clean, linear structure. The finish is bright and mineral-driven.
Food Pairings:
Mediterranean seafood platters, oysters, grilled shrimp, lemony pasta dishes.
Personal Pick:
One of those wines that instantly feels coastal and refreshing. Perfect for seafood and warm weather sipping.
Verdict:
Bright, citrusy, and vibrant. A great example of Slovenia’s lesser-known native varieties.
🍷 Did You Know?:
Pinela has been cultivated in the Vipava Valley since the Middle Ages and remains one of the region’s signature indigenous grapes.
Vipava 1894, Pinela “Lanthieri” v.2022, Vipava Valley, Slovenia 🇸🇮
Overview:
A dry white blend centered on Pinela, another indigenous Vipava Valley grape known for its lively acidity and citrus-driven profile. The wine reflects the region’s breezy valley climate and limestone-influenced soils.
Aromas & Flavors:
Quince, kumquat, citrus zest, white stone fruit, and subtle herbal freshness.
Mouthfeel:
Crisp, energetic, and refreshing with vibrant acidity and a clean, linear structure. The finish is bright and mineral-driven.
Food Pairings:
Mediterranean seafood platters, oysters, grilled shrimp, lemony pasta dishes.
Personal Pick:
One of those wines that instantly feels coastal and refreshing. Perfect for seafood and warm weather sipping.
Verdict:
Bright, citrusy, and vibrant. A great example of Slovenia’s lesser-known native varieties.
🍷 Did You Know?:
Pinela has been cultivated in the Vipava Valley since the Middle Ages and remains one of the region’s signature indigenous grapes.
Orange and medicinal herb. Tanning. Not so acidic. Vipava 1894 Pinela Lanthieri @, Pieroth, 240420-240509
Orange and medicinal herb. Tanning. Not so acidic. Vipava 1894 Pinela Lanthieri @, Pieroth, 240420-240509
Apr 20th, 2024
