Haloze 2022/23

Haloze 2022/23 is a natural wine crafted by Vino Gross, in the Štajerska region in Slovenia. This white wine is made with 40% Furmint, 40% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Welschriesling grapes. No added sulphites

Production details of Haloze: Haloze is made by Maria and Michael Gross in Štajerska Slovenija, Slovenia, in the Haloze region near the town of Ptuj. The blend is 40% Furmint, 40% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Welschriesling from calcareous marl soils (locally called Opok) at 250 to 390 metres, with vines aged 10 to 65 years. The Grosses farm without synthetic chemistry and use a lunar-calendar approach. The wine spends at least a full year on the full lees in large Austrian foudres (900 to 2800 litres) before bottling. No added sulphur.

Tasting Notes: We have not yet tried this vintage of Haloze by Vino Gross, but we hear it has notes of yellow apple, citrus zest, fresh herbs and a fine textured mineral finish.