{"product_id":"gasper-malvazija","title":"Gasper Malvazija","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003eSlovenia  \u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Goriška Brda  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Malvasia Istriana \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage: \u003c\/strong\u003e2024 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White Wine  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer: \u003c\/strong\u003eGasper \u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Darinko Ribolica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGašper is located in Goriška Brda, which makes up the two thirds of Collio stretching into Slovenia from Friuli-Venezia Giulia in north-eastern Italy. Goriška Brda has a climate ideally suited to viticulture, with its proximity to both the Adriatic Sea and the Alps providing dry, warm summers with cooling breezes during the crucial ripening period. The Gašper wine estate is a joint venture between a local cooperative and the Čarman family, who have\u003cbr\u003ebeen in the wine and hospitality business for over 50 years. At the helm of the cellar is Darinko Ribolica, a respected oenologist from Goriška Brda. He uses Slovenia’s local varieties, deeply rooted in Germanic, Slavic and Roman cultural influences, to create wines\u003cbr\u003ein a modern, fresh style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Gašper vineyards are between 11 and 31 years old and characterised by ‘opoka’ marl soil and excellent sun exposure on terraced, hillside rows. There is also the benefit of altitude, ranging from 80-200 metres above sea level, which helps the grapes retain\u003cbr\u003eacidity and aromatics. Vines are single Guyot trained and planted at a density of 4,000 to 5,000 per hectare. All picking is carried out by cooperative partners, family members and friends, which allows for a careful selection of fruit that enhances the quality of the final wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruit was pressed in a pneumatic press, followed by fermentation and maturation in stainless-steel tanks at controlled temperatures of 14°C. No malolactic fermentation took place in order to preserve the freshness and fruit character of the grapes. The wine was aged on its lees for one year prior to bottling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine is golden in colour with youthful hues. Intense aromas of tropical fruit and grapefruit are complemented by floral notes of acacia. The palate is fruity and pleasantly soft, with distinct almond flavours that continue on the finish. This unique variety is\u003cbr\u003eknown for being taut and zesty, but also slightly honeyed in character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings: \u003c\/strong\u003eAn ideal companion to dishes such as fish, turkey, or chicken, salads, and pasta. It also pairs wonderfully with vegetarian dishes like grilled vegetables or light risottos. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gasper","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":58090268590411,"sku":"WOLWH13152S","price":126.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Bottle Case","offer_id":58090268623179,"sku":"WOLWH13153S","price":252.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":58090268655947,"sku":"WOLWH13154S","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/9218\/files\/Gasper_Malvazija.jpg?v=1786351197","url":"https:\/\/wineonline.ie\/products\/gasper-malvazija","provider":"WineOnline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}