Constantini Muse Gold

The winegrower: The Humar Family.
Region: Goriška Brda, Slovenia.
Grape variety: Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Sauvignon Vert.
Alc.: 13,5 % vol.
Sweetness: Dry.
Vintage: 2018
Volume: 750 ml.

White Wine Constantini Muse Gold – Goriška Brda, Slovenia.

Vinification: Hand harvesting of selected grapes at full ripeness in September. Cold maceration 20 hours in stainless steel tanks on the skins at 12 °C. Pressing in a pneumatic press and subsequent transfer of each variety separately to new acacia barrels. 20 days of fermentation in new 225L oak barrels (barrique) and new 225L acacia barrels, each variety is fermented in separate barrels. The wine is fermented with the grapes own yeast. It then settles on the lees to enhance savouriness, creaminess and maturing potential. Lees stirring is performed daily. Maturing: wine is left to mature naturally in new 225L oak and acacia barrels for 18 months. Lees stirring is performed weekly. In this way, the wine acquires and retains the natural aromas. At the end of this stage, the wines are blended to combine couvee Muse Gold. Maturing continues after bottling. 

Characteristics: Crystal, golden yellow color; with longer maturing, it acquires amber hues. Balsamic aromas of ripe citrus, golden yellow apples, acacia blossom, strawberries, lemon jam, and dried apricot gradually give way to the aromas of roasted dried fruit, hazelnut, candied fruit, honey and caramel. Ripe tropical fruit aromas are wrapped in sage and basil while deliciously spicy sensations of white pepper and ginger complete the bouquet. A structured and persistent wine with a soft minerality, complex flavor and freshness. Full-bodied, dry, with a long and rich aftertaste. 

Food pairing: grilled salmon, duck fillet in wine sauce, blue-veined soft/semi-soft cheese, like, Gorgonzola, Roquefort or Stilton. Serving temperature: 12 °C.