Franković Filiam Blend 2020

Cuvee Filiam is a blend of three white varieties: Chardonnay, Malvazija and Sauvignon, 50/25/25. Very complex grapes due to small yields, up to 1 kg per vine. After processing, Malvazija and Chardonnay are macerated for 3 days, while Sauvignon is immediately pressed and starts fermentation in stainless steel tanks. After maceration, Chardonnay and Sauvignon are aged for 12 months in French oak, with occasional mixing of the lees. After aging in barrels, it requires further aging in stainless steel and bottle. A wine that expresses the potential of the terroir, accentuated minerality and a very long duration in the mouth. Vineyard: Grape variety: 50% Chardonnay, 25% Malvazija, 25% Sauvignon Blanc Category: Dry white wine Wine growing area: West Istria, Croatia Vineyard: Santa Lucia Vineyard age and yield: 15-30 years, 1-1,5kg Altitude of vineyard: 200-240m Vineyard orientation: South, southwest Soil composition: Flysch, limestone and clay Harvested: By hand Cellar Maceration: Cryo maceration 3 days Vinification: Manual grape selection of best grapes, cryo maceration, pressing, fermentation Aging: Malvazija and Chardonnay aged 12 months by the sur lie method in new and used barrique and tonneau barrels of french oak, Sauvignon only in inox. Further aging: 5 months in inox everything together Aging in bottle: 6 months Ostalo: Alcohol by volume: 13,0 vol % Unfermented sugar: 1,5 g/l Ph: 3,42 Total acidity: 5,5 g/l Bottle size: 0,75 l Serving temperature: 12-14 °C