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Rodica, 'Refosk' Red 2024
Slovenia / Red

Rodica, 'Refosk' Red 2024

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Fruit

Earth

Acid

Body

Tannins

The Rodica Family Vineyard is a family-owned estate located in Truške, Slovenia, nestled in the rolling hills of Slovenian Istria overlooking the Gulf of Trieste. Operating with a deep respect for nature, the estate manages 15 hectares of vineyards certified organic since 2006. The family specializes in crafting traditional, low-intervention wines from native varietals like Refošk and Malvazija. By utilizing spontaneous fermentation and bottling unfiltered, they capture the true, mineral-rich expression of their Mediterranean terroir.

The Rodica vineyards are carved into south-facing terraces at elevations up to 350 meters in the hills of Slovenian Istria. Located just 5 kilometers from the Adriatic Sea, the site benefits from intense temperature swings and powerful Mediterranean winds that naturally protect the vines. The roots dive deep into poor, mineral-rich limestone soil that has never touched chemical fertilizers, infusing the grapes with a distinct sea-spray salinity and sharp minerality.

Country
Slovenia
Sub-Region
Truške
Region
Istria
Varieties
Refosco
Farming
Organic
Soil
Limestone
Winemaking
After de-stemming the grapes are macerated with the pulp and skins for up to 8 days as spontaneous fermentation begins. The wine is then transferred into stainless steel tanks where it finishes the fermentation process. This wine was matured for 8 months in used French and Slovenian oak barrels, and then kept on its lees in stainless steel tanks and bottled unfiltered.