The flavor of honeysuckle in wine of Posavje

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

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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).

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