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 2022 Haloze Noir

In a neighboring region to ours, Dolenjska, there is a long-standing tradition of fermenting white and red grapes together to create a light, rosé-like red wine known as Cviček. The name Cviček is protected and may only be used for wines produced in the Dolenjska region. Although often regarded with skepticism and consumed mostly locally, this unique style holds a certain cultural charm. We are now reviving this age-old practice — with a fresh perspective and the aim of crafting something more refined and distinctive.

A tightly woven nose with lots of dark fruit such as blueberries and blackberries, floral tones of violets and black olives. No frills, but enormously complex. Ethereal notes of rosemary lend the wine a freshness. The acidity is very dancing on the palate. Juicy like sour cherries with a fine structure and slightly nutty tannins. Flint and spice linger on the finish.

  • 2022
  • Blaufränkisch, Furmint, Sauvignon Blanc, Welschriesling
  • Slovenia
  • Dolenjska
  • Organic Practicing
  • Opok - limy clay marl
  • 19 months maturation in used wooden barrels, no finings, no filtration
  • co-fermentation, 14 days maceration on skin, spontaneous fermentation in used wooden barrels
  • 60% Blaufrankisch, 40% Furmint
  • 0.1
  • 750 ml

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