Radikon
Slatnik 2023
| Denomination | IGT Venezia Giulia |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Friulano/Sauvignon Vert |
| Aging | In oak barrels from 25 to 35 hl for 18 months. |
- Name and vintage: Venezia Giulia IGT, still white wine, vintage 2023
- Grape variety and alcohol content: Chardonnay and Friulano, 12.5% vol in a 0.75 l bottle
- Natural vinification: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and extended maceration
- Skin maceration: 84 days in truncated conical oak vats with manual punching down
- Sensory profile: golden colour with orange highlights, notes of tropical fruit, salinity and slight tannins
Description
What kind of wine it is
Radikon's Slatnik Bianco is an intriguing macerated white wine that expresses the authentic character of the Venezia Giulia region. This elegant blend skilfully combines Chardonnay and Friulano in a deep sensory profile. In the glass, it displays a vibrant deep gold hue, enriched with orange highlights, which heralds a bouquet rich in tropical yellow fruit, resin, and notes of candied fruit. On the palate, it is full and enveloping, balanced by a pronounced freshness and enhanced by delicate saline and slightly tannic nuances.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Oslavia, in the province of Gorizia, at the heart of Venezia Giulia. The vines grow on a unique soil matrix known as ponka, a particular clay marl that is rock-hard at depth, but crumbles when exposed to the elements. Cultivation using the Guyot system, combined with high planting density, naturally limits the agricultural yield. This meticulous concentration of the grapes ensures fruit rich in extracts, capable of translating the identity of the land into a vibrant mineral perception.
How it is produced
The vinification process begins with destemming and crushing, followed by spontaneous fermentation triggered exclusively by indigenous yeasts. The must undergoes skin maceration for about three months in truncated conical oak vats, with regular manual punch-downs to extract colour and aromatic structure. Maturation continues for eighteen months in oak barrels, allowing the wine to mature slowly and integrate its delicate tannic texture. The result is a sip of great personality, designed for a long and steady evolution over time.
History and Curiosities
Produced in Oslavia, in the heart of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Slatnik Bianco has confirmed Radikon's vocation for natural wines with great character since 1980. Under the guidance of Saša Radikon, the 2023 vintage combines Chardonnay and Friulano grapes grown on the typical ponka soils. This fascinating orange wine is born from the use of ancestral techniques, with spontaneous fermentation and skin maceration for 84 days in truncated conical oak vats. The 18-month ageing in large barrels offers enthusiasts a prestigious production of 35,000 bottles.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1980
- Oenologist: Saša Radikon
- Bottles produced: 35.000
- Hectares: 12
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| Name | Radikon Slatnik Bianco 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Venezia Giulia IGT |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Friulano/Sauvignon Vert |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | Radikon |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced in Oslavia, in the heart of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Slatnik Bianco has confirmed Radikon's vocation for natural wines with great character since 1980. Under the guidance of Saša Radikon, the 2023 vintage combines Chardonnay and Friulano grapes grown on the typical ponka soils. This fascinating orange wine is born from the use of ancestral techniques, with spontaneous fermentation and skin maceration for 84 days in truncated conical oak vats. The 18-month ageing in large barrels offers enthusiasts a prestigious production of 35,000 bottles. |
| Origin | Oslavia, Gorizia (GO), Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italia |
| Soil composition | Ponka, a type of clay which, in the deeper layers, has the compactness of rock, but crumbles as soon as it comes into contact with corrosive agents (air, water) |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 6000 |
| Yield per hectare | 25 hl |
| Production technique | Destemming and crushing; spontaneous fermentation; maceration on the skins for 84 days in truncated cone oak vats with 3-4 manual punch-downs per day; ageing for 18 months in 25-35 hl oak barrels. |
| Wine making | Destemming and crushing, spontaneous fermentation, maceration for 84 days in truncated conical oak vats with 3-4 daily manual punch-downs; ageing for 18 months in 25-35 hl oak barrels. |
| Aging | In oak barrels from 25 to 35 hl for 18 months. |
| Year production | 35000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |