The flavor of cracked pepper in wine of Posavje
Discover the of Posavje wines revealing the of cracked pepper flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
The wine region of Posavje of Slovenia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Istenič or the Domaine Istenič produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Posavje are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Riesling, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Posavje often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, earth or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or microbio.
We currently count 6 estates and châteaux in the of Posavje, producing 43 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Posavje go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison).
I first contributed to Decanter back in November 1988; the hundreds of columns and articles I’ve written since constitute a journey of discovery. I squirm, though, if I’m described as a ‘wine expert’. Whatever wine knowledge we acquire quickly cools, congeals and crusts over, like custard or gravy, as the years pass. The wine world expands at a clip. Every vintage rewrites history. It’s the chance to share discoveries – not just about wines, but about people, places and the act of drinking itsel ...
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