Old gold colour with mineral reflections Rich aroma and multifaceted. Ripe fruit, buttery and mineral notes as well as delicately integrated spices originating from maturation in oak Full, massive but balanced mouthfeel with a compact texture that anticipates its longevity.
Pazo Barrantes is undoubtedly one of the flagship wines of the Rías Baixas D.O. Its Albariño grape grows in the Pazo de Barrantes’ vineyards, a bucolic twelve hectares single vineyard that warrants plenty of aromatic complexity to the wine, thanks to the wide range of natural essences that pervade the landscape influencing the grape’s aromatic development. An Albariño of great personality, with a striking and fragrant varietal character and surprising bottle ageing potential. It charms the nose with intense floral, fruity and balsamic aromas and delights the mouth with its depth, elegance and freshness. Pazo Barrantes is a perfect blend of structure and silkiness, complexity and exuberance, longevity and immediate enjoinment.
Aldebaran is the brightest star in the zodiac constellation of Taurus (as is Samo). This wine is 100% white riesling from the Žerovinci—south site. The 24-hour maceration was followed by a 6-week cold fermentation. The wine matured in large oak barrels made from Slovene wood. The wine has not been filtered.
The wine is a beautiful, deeper amber brick color. Fully ripe. The bouquet is reminiscent of quartz, earth, even honey. It is dry in the mouth, slightly bitter, the fruitiness is long gone, structurally, with an oily texture, shorter.Harvest is manual at the end of September.
A wine of golden copper colour with brown and amber hues, obtained during long maceration in underground amphorae called kvevri (clay vessels). Wine is refinement in barrique barrels for 18 month on fine lees. Bottled after filtering and cellared for at least 6 months.The Amfora bottle is a designer masterpiece that showcases our best-selling wines. Hand harvested grapes from the best sections of the vineyards are processed and aged in oak barrels and the clay amphorae recessed into the cellar floor. Contact with the skin is long and the wine has time to enrich itself with all the goodness of the grape and to develop a blossom which indicates full maturity. These are wines for formal occasions, special dishes, and sophisticated company.
A wine of golden copper colour with brown and amber hues. The flavour is multilayered and evolves in its complexity by the minute. Sometimes the fruity components come to the forefront, other times the balsamic notes take over, or the milky-caramel and buttery components take center stage.The Amfora bottle is a designer masterpiece that showcases our best-selling wines. Hand harvested grapes from the best sections of the vineyards are processed and aged in oak barrels and the clay amphorae recessed into the cellar floor. Contact with the skin is long and the wine has time to enrich itself with all the goodness of the grape and to develop a blossom which indicates full maturity. These are wines for formal occasions, special dishes, and sophisticated company.
Hay-coloured, appears shiny, steady. The aromas of exotic fruit, mown grass and herbs prevail. It will surprise you with its fullness and harmony inside your mouth. A long, creamy aftertaste, which rounds up the entire image of the wine nicely.
Hay-coloured, appears shiny, steady. The aromas of exotic fruit, mown grass and herbs prevail. It will surprise you with its fullness and harmony inside your mouth. A long, creamy aftertaste, which rounds up the entire image of the wine nicely.
Hay-coloured, appears shiny, steady. The aromas of exotic fruit, mown grass and herbs prevail. It will surprise you with its fullness and harmony inside your mouth. A long, creamy aftertaste, which rounds up the entire image of the wine nicely.
Hay-coloured, appears shiny, steady. The aromas of exotic fruit, mown grass and herbs prevail. It will surprise you with its fullness and harmony inside your mouth. A long, creamy aftertaste, which rounds up the entire image of the wine nicely.
The color is medium gold. It is dry in the mouth, not lacking in taste, which is a pleasant surprise, depending on the vintage, and in fact the mouth is full of flavor. The bouquet is quite variegated, showing signs of maturation.
This wine manifests the primary aromas and the elegance of the Pinot Blanc, interpreted by maturation in used wooden barrels. The wood ageing contributes to the complexity although, of course, the wine remains Pinot Blanc.They perceive stone fruit, yellow fruit (quince); the mouth feel is more discrete, with an abundance of freshness.
The wine is a deeper golden yellow color. The bouquet is fully ripe, smelling of honey, balsamic notes, rosemary and Mediterranean spices. In the mouth, the wine is dry, with higher acids, in accordance with the vintage and variety, the texture is a bit oily, and the wine offers an abundance of taste in the mouth, which is even a little salty here and there and ends in a longer aftertaste. A distinctive style of white pinot that shows most in the mouth.
The wine is a delicate lemon yellow color. The bouquet is restrained, simpler, smells of lemons and yellow apples, but is nicely defined. In the mouth, the wine is dry, medium-bodied, moderately acidic.
A pleasant, fruity white wine with a light yellow color.. The nose shows apples, citruses, peaches and flowers. The wine is full-bodied and harmonious on the palate with a light and creamy finish.
Varietal, reminiscent of apple, grapefruit and lemon. Satin smooth, lychee and lemon taste rounded by a distinctive pear and white blossoms note. Straw yellow colour.
Varietal, reminiscent of apple, grapefruit and lemon. Satin smooth, lychee and lemon taste rounded by a distinctive pear and white blossoms note. Straw yellow colour.
This Pinot Blanc captivates with its sensuality. The initially buttery mouthfeel slowly turns into a spicy smoothness for a truly long-lasting finish. A sophisticated nose, minerality and rich texture are the hallmarks of the Sremič site. Full of character. Beli Pinot Premium.
It is a Yellow Muscat, Traminer and Sauvignon cuvée. It has a bright yellow colour with CO2 bubbles. Accentuated muscat, juicy and floral scent. It is a specifically dry harmonized wine. It offers much pleasure during tasting. The wine is very good, having a long finish, rich flavour. Copyright wine.
Choosing a wine is always a subjective decision, depending on many factors (occasion, taste preference, price, food pairing, etc.), but it is also good to know yourself to be able to make the right choice. If you do not know yet whether you prefer dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet or sweet white wine, check out the basic guidelines of the experts, and even the extensive selection of our House of Good Wine will become a piece of cake.
How to choose the right white wine for yourself
Slovenians mostly produce white wine, and the most renowned varieties include chardonnay, yellow muscat, sweet muscat, pinot blanc and pinot gris, welschriesling, sauvignon, traminer and malvasia.
If you are new to white wines, it is a good idea to first find out which ones are right for you. A study conducted at Sonoma State University in California found that in the beginning, most people prefer sweet white or rosé wine before falling in love with dry wines or wines with more distinctive flavours.
When choosing, take into account the flavours you otherwise prefer, the occasion for which you are buying the wine, whether you will combine it with food, mix it or drink it on its own.
Although it is generally believed that the older the wine, the better, this is not entirely true. Only some wines taste better with age. Proper ageing of wine depends on many factors, including the region from which the wine originates and the amount of tannins, sugars and acids it contains.
And remember: our tastes change all our lives. Try a new variety every now and then. If you prefer fresh and dry Frelih’s Green Silvaner today, this does not mean that in a few years’ time Jakončič’s golden-yellow mature White Carolina with a perceptible aroma of coconut, caramel and overripe fruit will not suit you better.
Common questions
Serving white wine
White wines are served at a temperature of 8 to 12 °C, with lighter varieties, such as welschriesling and malvasia, being served at 8 to 10 °C, while richer or more structured white wines, such as chardonnay, sauvignon or barrique white wines, should be served at 10 to 12 °C.
Sweet wines should be chilled to 6 to 8 °C, while with sparkling wines this varies, depending on their complexity. The general rule for sparkling wines is to serve lighter ones at 6 °C, and complex sparkling wines and champagnes at 10 °C.
Which food pairs best with white wine?
White wine pairs beautifully with poultry. It can be served with full-bodied or light white wines, which also go well with fish such as sea bass and catfish. Aromatic, medium-bodied and full-bodied white wines, such as chardonnay and dry riesling, are better choices for hake and trout, while tuna and salmon require a full-bodied white wine.
Salty fish, such as sardines, pair well with a variety of wines, including dry rosé, sparkling wine and dry riesling, while seafood should be served with dry fresh medium-bodied white wines, such as Etna Bianco DOC Bio Torre Mora, a bold wine with fresh aromas of white fruits and herbs.
If you are serving strong cheese, such as cheese with noble mould or a strong aroma, pair it with a sweet wine, such as Prus’ traminer. It is a medium aromatic wine with a delicate aroma reminiscent of spices, liquorice, cloves and wild rose petals. The flavour of the wine gives the impression of luxury, with the distinctive presence of the prestigious botrytis noble rot, which gives the wine a special charm and combines perfectly with the cheese with noble mould.
Riesling, for example Verus’ with a pleasant youthful character, is suitable for combining with basil, ginger, pepper, horseradish, caraway and sage.
What wine glasses to use?
For fresh white wines, a tulip-shaped glass is used, which enables a quick release of aromas and the perception of fruitiness and freshness.
For mature white wines, the glasses should still be tulip-shaped, but more open and larger. Such wines contain heavier volatile aromas that require more volume to be released from the wine when the glass is swirled.