The flavor of chalk in wine of Nitrianska

Discover the of Nitrianska wines revealing the of chalk flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

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The wine region of Nitrianska of Slovak Republic. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tajna or the Domaine Vins produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Nitrianska are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Riesling and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Nitrianska often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or red fruit.

We currently count 24 estates and châteaux in the of Nitrianska, producing 202 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Nitrianska go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork.

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