The Vitovska is a native grape of the Carso-Karst wine area.
There is no other trace in the Mediterranean regions and its history has been lost in the folds of the centuries of local tradition. Old and rustic vine, able to withstand the Bora, the cold wind from the northeast, the harsh winters and drought of the hot season. It was reborn thanks to a clever work of recovery by some producers who believed in its potential. It produces a wine that intrigues, modern for its refinement and elegance.
Pale yellow color, the nose opens to the hints of underbrush, musk and wet rock, flowers and hay, the mineral note is accentuated. The mouth is wide and good looking, vertical, rigorous and calls for a food matching. Widely used as an aperitif, it goes well all with all the appetizers, seafood, sushi and grilled vegetables.
ONAVÈ takes the name from the statement in Slovenian “ona ve“ meaning "she knows" , because at the tasting this wine make us feel its elegance and self-confidence about its potential.
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The Malvasia istriana is a native grape of the Carso-Karst wine area. Of ancient Greek origins, Malvasia has earned a place of particular importance. A quite adaptable vine, but highly grateful to the sun, it produces a fruity and slightly aromatic wine.
Pale yellow color, open and complex nose on the ripe tropical fruit, fresh flowers. The mouth is full and fresh centered on fruit and the thick cream. Final citrusy touch, harmonious and typical. The final is clean and long. To serve with cold cuts, fish, soups or white meat.
PÔJE comes from "ona poje" which in Slovenian means "she sings," because our Malvasia is a pleasantly load and very expressive wine, rich in melodious aroma.
Leggi tutto >"The most pleasant adventures heppen when least expected." Italo Svevo
The meeting between Malvasia istriana and Glera, mother vine of Prosecco, cultivated on the hills between Val Rosandra and Rio Ospo, gave birth to this wine, fresh and fragrant as a Spring evening.
Pale gold color and a decided and mineral nose reflecting a complex and evolved bouquet.
Tasting reveals a full and fresh mouth, light and elegant. It closes on a persistent mineral finish. Awesome scented aperitif and perfect with white meat and roasted fish.
VISAVÌ recalls the widely used saying in Trieste dialect of French origin vis-à-vis, which stands for “in front of." A wine that should always be at hand.
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Blend of grapes Istrian Malvasia, Sauvignon and Sémillon.
Sémillon is an important grape from the South West of France. It probably arrived in Italy along with Napoleon's troops. Its golden variety can provide deep aromas through taste and longevity. It’s highly susceptible to Botrytis cinerea, noble mildew, which concentrates the sugars of the fruit, donating a particular body and an incredible complexity. Sémillon is often used in assemblies with dry white Sauvignon Blanc, its companion for wines that reach excellent aging.
It’s deep golden color with a complex nose and a great personality. It has beautiful aromas of mint, beeswax and dried fruit. The mouth is evolved and stays fresh with a nice flavor of almond cream and a final orange zest. Excellent with aged cheeses, it also goes well with seafood, game and pork.
MATOS NONET has in its name two moments of its birth: a “crazy (mato) wine” because original and eccentric with a final "s" recalling the contribution of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sémillion. While Nonet comes from the name of the nine male voices choir from the village of Caresana Mačkolje, very dear to our family, that welcomed its presentation in the Winery.
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Is the undisputed protagonist of moments of joy and festive meals made up of specialties that enhance his generosity and frankness. Sparkling and mineral, simple, fresh and immediate, in the bottle it naturally associates the ripe fruit with the fragrant, fresh and spring style. Created with mastery by the father Zoran in the eighties, when the most famous Italian sparkling wine Prosecco was just at the beginning of his celebrity.
Straw yellow with elegant bouquet, with hints of yeast, aromas of exotic fruits, fresh herbs and dried almond. The mouth is fresh and well balanced with a final clean and refreshing. Excellent with appetizers of seafood, but also for the whole meal.
VISAVÌ recalls the widely used saying in Trieste dialect of French origin vis-à-vis, which stands for “in front of." A wine that should always be at hand.
Leggi tutto >The Terrano, also known by the names "Karst Terrano" or “Istrian Terrano", is a native vine belonging to the family of Refosco. The origin of the name is probably linked to the characteristics of the wine made from it, with a strong flavor and intense color. It’s considered a symbol of wine growing regions of the Karst. The Terrano wine is a typical example of a product with a local audience.
The pleasant "freshness" that its natural acidity gives it makes it an ideal companion for snacks of local meats and cheeses or main dishes of minced pork and seasoned with spices.
HODÌ derives its name from "on hodi" that in Slovenian it means "he walks", because our Terrano is a tireless explorer of new combinations.
Leggi tutto >The name Refosco (Refosc in Friulian language) probably derives from Rap fosc ie dark grape. Of ancient origins in the Nineteenth century there were numerous varieties that went under the name Refosco thanks to great prestige the wine so called had. The Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso once also known as Refoschino, is now part of the excellence of the wine-making of the region.
Ruby red, intense and balanced, it’s a wine that reveals a spicy nose centered on wild black fruit (blackberry). In the mouth, the freshness dominates the tannin vein well integrated that closes on a nice clean finish. It’s definitely a local wine to serve with the traditional dishes of meat and game, but also hard cheeses.
IMÀ derives its name from "on ima" and in Slovenian it means "he has” because our Refosco has taste, fullness and structure.
Leggi tutto >"Finally, my friends, we raise our glasses for ourselves, for us as a brotherhood, because we have a heart full of goodness". France Prešeren
Fresh encounter of Refosco and Merlot, this wine is ruby red in color, with moderately persistent nose that opens easily on the red fruit along with a slight vein of herbs. Clean and fresh palate, characterized by a light pétillance with an immediate finale and easy to approach.
VISAVÌ recalls the widely used saying in Trieste dialect of French origin vis-à-vis, which stands for “in front of." A wine that should always be at hand.
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