Appearance: Intense amber/orange color, typical of amphora wines, with golden and copper highlights. The wine may be slightly hazy, as it preserves its natural structure without aggressive filtration.
Aroma: Rich aromatics of dried fruit (dried apricots, candied lemon, peach), hints of honey, floral notes, and traces of grassy dryness. Subtle notes of nuts, tea tree, dried orange peel, herbs, and a light minerality are also present. Longer aeration reveals more complex tertiary notes—resin, waxy notes, and a slight balsamic character.
Palate: Full-bodied, with a characteristic tannin structure resulting from long maceration. The texture is firm yet silky, with abundant aromatics of dried fruit, citrus peel, herbs, and fine minerality. The acidity is clear, well integrated, and brings freshness to an otherwise complex and deep flavor. The wine shows an elegant combination of spice and delicate oxidative notes typical of amphora aging.
Finish: A long-lasting, complex finish, with persistence of citrus peel, dried apricots, light tannins, and minerality. The aftertaste is warm and harmonious, with a clear identity of the natural/amphora style.
Specifications
| Others | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Slovenia |
| Type | Rich white |
| Variety | Welschriesling |
| % Alcohol | 13 |
| BIO | BIO |
| Type of product | Wine |
| Country | Slovenia |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Volume | 0.75 |
| Wine Type | white wine |
| Brand | Ducal |
| Producer | Ducal |
| Region | Styria Slovenia |
| Sugar Level | dry |
| sulfites | yes |
| Serving temperature | 12 - 14 °C |
| Wine clasification | still wine |