Rojac Refosk Istra Slovenia 2022

Rojac Refosk Istra Slovenia 2022Rojac is located in Slovenias Istria region, not far from the Italian city of Trieste and overlooking stunning views of the Adriatic. Its the sunniest, warmest wine region in Slovenia, but with a lot of cooling winds to temper the heat. As such, Istria has a long history of grape cultivation. The Rojac clan, like the Zaro family also featured in Marchs Direct Press, has been in this area for centuries. The current generation is the third to be focused

On the southwestern exposed upper part of the mid-slope

Their everyday Bobal bottling is from vines that are 50 years-old on average

refers to the stone terraces in the area

Smells like rooibos tea and pencil eraser

peach and pineapple from the Viognier

a winery that might be better known for its Barolas and Barberescos

The palate is well structured with a bit of skin tannin (not too much) with peach skin

the Colla family has been making wine in Langhe since the early 18th century (co-founder Frederica is the daughter of former Prunotto winemaker Beppe Colla

Loup d'Or is made from 100% Brianna

then rests in steel tank for another year

try it with Thai curry

Notes of yellow apples