2024 Dorcha 'Oranžna' Skin Contact White Blend Slovenia

Winemaker Notes:   The Dorcha labels represent the key natural variables for making minimal intervention wine, with Oranžna (translated to… you guessed it: Orange!) being an ode to the wild microbial life needed in order to maintain healthy living soils, vines, and native yeasts. Each variety is hand-picked and processed separately. They are destemmed into small open top fermenters. Spontaneous fermentation with native yeast. Pressed off skins after the completion of alcoholic fermentation (approx. 21 days). Aging on fine lees in tank for 5 months.

Štajerska is region that is known for it’s highly aromatic varietals and tremendous balance of aromatics and freshness, due to the wonderfully cool climate in the hills. Making this aromatic blend with 3-weeks of skin contact makes for an incredibly exciting wine, packed with non-stop intensity. Leading with a spicy aromatic punch without being overpowering, Mild tannins, with juicy orange fruits and pepper on the palate, all framed within vibrant acidity. Skin contact adds length and weight to the mouthfeel to make this a truly unforgettable wine.