Vino Gross

Štajerska Slovenija | Gorca | Podlehnik

Michael Gross is a young, fifth generation winemaker entrusted with opening a new chapter of his family’s story in Štajerska Slovenija (Styrian Slovenia). In 2004, luck brought the Gross family prime vineyards in Gorca and Colles, some 60 km (40 miles) south of their home in Ratsch, Austria. With climate, terrain, and varieties that are strikingly similar to southern Styria’s, it was natural for the family to put down roots here. Through farming organically, hand harvesting, working with spontaneous fermentations, malo, extended lees contact, and bottle aging, these wines are lively, engaging introductions to a region in thrilling revival.

Vino Gross 2016 Colles Sauvignon Blanc

This viticultural area was once known as “Kollos.” The name goes back to the Imperial period and was derived from “Colles”, a hilly wine land. The young sauvignon blanc vines planted here were given ideal conditions to take root in the hard subsoil of the terraced vineyards. After a significant skin maceration, spontaneous fermentation and malo take place in big oak (2600L) barrels, where the wine remains on the gross lees for 12 months, with an additional 6 months elevage in stainless steel.

  • 2016
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Slovenia
  • Štajerska Slovenija
  • Gorca
  • Organic
  • South
  • Lime rich clay, marl
  • 12 months neutral barrel, 6 months stainless
  • 2600 liter neutral barrel
  • 5.0
  • 750 ml

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