2018 Losonci Skin-Contact Olaszrizling
Losonci
Matra, Hungary
2018
100% Olaszrizling
Continental
Andesite (volcanic), iron/red clay and chalk
5 weeks maceration, barreled in old Hungarian oak barrels
13%
Matra, Hungary
2018
100% Olaszrizling
Continental
Andesite (volcanic), iron/red clay and chalk
5 weeks maceration, barreled in old Hungarian oak barrels
13%
Notes & Pairings
This comes from an extremely cool, windy and rocky (a former geyser), andesite riddled 50-year old vineyard that’s super poor in nitrogen but rich in minerals. It's been completely unsprayed since 2014. The Mátra is dominated by Kékestető, Hungary’s tallest mountain at just 3300 feet. This blocks the coldest most damaging weather and creates near constant wind. Coupled with great water management in the soil, the disease pressure is remarkably low here. After 5 weeks of maceration and barreled down to Hungary oak it’s only 12% alcohol, dry, and while super layered and rich, the aromas aren’t drowned out by oxidative notes. This is not generic orange wine and can be open for easily over a week with no issues.
