Albiana
The estate on which their vineyards grow was bought by Albin and Ana Žaren in 1936. At first it was a mixed farm, but now it has been predominantly a wine estate for more than 20 years. Since the beginning, they have been monitoring the conditions and the potentials of their vineyards. Based on these findings, they have reached a new milestone: a selection of wines from the highest-quality grapes from the best vineyards, which they named ALBIANA after Albin and Ana Žaren as a tribute to the pioneers of their story. The brand was created and internationally protected in 2018. The first wines under ALBIANA brand were labels of blue franconian of 2016, while the rest of the white and rosé wines were of the 2017 vintage.
The oldest part of their cellar lies under their house and is more than 300 years old according to official written sources. Today, the cellar is bigger, modernly equipped and in three stories – with a processing room, a maturing cellar with stainless steel vats and wood barrels, a bottling room and storage chambers where wines are matured separately at different temperatures according to their type – sparkling, red, white or rose. They believe that wine is made in the vineyard, so the process of vinification is kept as minimalistic as possible, without unnecessary interference with the wine. This way, they get the best reflection of their varieties and terroir.
The oldest part of their cellar lies under their house and is more than 300 years old according to official written sources. Today, the cellar is bigger, modernly equipped and in three stories – with a processing room, a maturing cellar with stainless steel vats and wood barrels, a bottling room and storage chambers where wines are matured separately at different temperatures according to their type – sparkling, red, white or rose. They believe that wine is made in the vineyard, so the process of vinification is kept as minimalistic as possible, without unnecessary interference with the wine. This way, they get the best reflection of their varieties and terroir.
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Chardonnay Alto
€24.90
Albiana
Slovenia
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Dolenjska
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White wine
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Dry wine
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2022
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Chardonnay Alto displays a crystal clear, golden yellow colour with pronounced viscosity. Sophisticated aromas evoke ripe mango, apricot,pollen, honey wax, herbal notes, as well as yellowpetals, chamomile, butter, almond and chestnutflour. A wine of softness and well-integratedalcohols with crisp freshness and minerality thatis well balanced into the structure. A refined, full-bodied wine with an intense taste that deliverssensations gradually. Its aftertaste is lasting andwith noble elegance. For complex warmappetizers based on fish, pork, chicken, fungi andcream sauce. Wine is also very suitable forageing.
Penina Brut
€17.49
Albiana
Slovenia
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Dolenjska
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White wine
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Brut
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2021
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Very tiny bubbles with many spark chains confirm that this is a classic method of production. The first fragrant impression brings connoisseur finesse, a standout mineral and a characteristic note of brioche. Moderate acidity is in line with fashion guidelines. This is a real "brut" because the ratio of acidity to sweetness is ideally balanced so that the properties of very dry sparkling wine are preserved.Sugar level: brut - very dry.Produced by traditional method.
Decanter Bronze
87
Penina Brut Rose
€17.49
Albiana
Slovenia
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Dolenjska
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Rosé wine
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Dry wine
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Lovely pale pink color already gives apreview on this playful penina. Aromas arediscreet and multi-layered, starting from hints ofraspberries and cream to ripe strawberry andlight buttery notes. Elegant mouthfeel with fineand persistant bubbles with creamy flavour thatreminds us of strawberries with cream. Finish ismedium and fresh which keeps us wanting more.Ideal partner as aperitve, but light dishes withtrout or wild salmon will give this wine a wholenew perspective.
Modra frankinja Alto
€22.90
Albiana
Slovenia
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Dolenjska
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Red wine
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Dry wine
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2016
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Deep purple red color is so intense thatyou barely see through it. Complex aromaticswith forest gorund and minerality on the firstnose, then ripe dark fruits with elegant hints ofwood and smoke are present through the layers,so take time with the wine.Complex mouthfeelwith medium plus acidity and medium plus bodywith true expression ofit's terroir. Best withvenison and other red meat main courses. Thiswine needs to be opened at least 2 hours beforedrinking it. Wine is also suitable for ageingbetween 7-10 years for its best potential.