Malvasia 'White Label' Klabjan 2022

The Malvasia Istriana White Label is a lively macerated white wine made by Uroš Klabjan, a natural Slovenian winemaker who cultivates using organic and biodynamic farming practices. The only 11 hectares of vineyards benefit from a peculiar microclimate, characterized by the saline winds from the nearby Adriatic Sea and the significant temperature variations between day and night. The vines planted here, strictly indigenous, are worked according to traditional practices that have involved contact between the white must and the skins since ancient times. The White Label is a direct and immediate Malvasia, coming from the youngest vines and seeking a fresher and less opulent style.

Klabjan Malvasia White Label is produced solely from Malvasia Istriana. The vines are between 25 and 35 years old and are grown on clay soils in the Osp Valley. Once hand-harvested, the grapes are transferred to the winery where alcoholic fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts and the contact of 2-3 days between the must and the skins,with frequent bâtonnage. Subsequently, the spontaneous malolactic fermentation is not blocked and the aging takes place in steel tanks for a year, followed by a long resting period in the bottle without prior filtration.

In the glass, the White Label Malvasia by Uroš Klabjan expresses a beautiful sun-yellow hue, with characteristic aromas of orange peel, wild herbs, and vanilla. On the palate, it is juicy and dynamic, with excellent freshness and a striking mineral imprint. A label capable of interpreting the expressive recognizability of macerated wines in a more immediate and modern key, never heavy. Excellent pairing with seafood cuisine.