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Umami 2019

RM 400.00
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Producer: Milan Nestarec

Origin: Moravia, Czech Republic

Grapes: Riesling

Style: White

ABV: 13%

Size: 750ml

Tasting Notes: Lychee, Jasmine, Peach

This wine’s historic site forms a natural amphitheatre which nat- urally leads to less airflow and a tendency to botrytis in the lower part of the vineyard, while the upper part ripens more slowly. We try to preserve this contrast in the wine itself – the result is an unexpected harmony of aromatic opulence and laser-sharp acidi- ty that calls for yet another explorative sip. Born to be paired with (Asian) food – cherchez la faim. Traminer is one of the oldest vari- eties in the world, and genetic analyses shows that it features in the pedigree of many noble European varieties. So I imagine the barrel as the queen bee of our cellar – a majesty without a crown


From Milan:

2019 was a bliss for us in Bilovice. More or less stable weather, “normal” rainfall and temperatures. No hail, plenty of sunshine, enough water during ripening. We had 20–30 % fewer grapes per plant than usual, proba- bly due to previously high yields and rain during flow- ering. The balanced weather meant we didn’t need to work the soil at all, which, together with leaf manage- ment carefully tailored to the needs of each site, kept the pH in good balance. Not removing the apex let the vines grow naturally, their biochemical processes un- disturbed, so the grapes ripened harmoniously. Also, the difference of day and night temperatures brought excellent acid structure and slower ripening. This allowed us to take our time and be as precise and focused during the harvest as possible, with hand-sort- ing as well as significantly longer pressing times. Over- all 2019 was a lovely, balanced and mindful vintage, a great relief after the hot and over-generous 2018.