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Producer | Wines of Illyria Stone Cuvee Premium Quality Dry White Wine |
Country | Bosnia-Herzegovina |
Region | Herzegovina |
Varietal | 90% Zilavka & 10% Bena |
Vintage | 2018 |
Sku | 26331 |
Size | 750ml |
Wines of Illyria Stone Cuvee
Premium Quality Dry White Wine 2018
This wine is made of 90% ZILAVKA (Zhi-LAV-kuh) and 10% BENA (BEN-na), indigenous grapes from the sun-washed Herzegovina region. Similar to Chilean or South African Sauvignon Blanc, Italian Soave or based on Master Sommelier Jeanine, a mix of Verdicchio and Vermentino.
Producer: Carski Winery Mostar
Country: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Region: Herzegovina
Varietal: 90% Zilavka & 10% Bena
Vintage: 2018
Alcohol: 13%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Tasting Notes
Light yellowish green color and crystal clear.
Clean and refreshing, expressing elegance and flavors of green apples, lychee and honey, scents of chamomile and verbena with a slight mineral and nutty tone.
The ripe, warm flavors of apricot, star fruit and a hint of anise are coddled by juicy acidity, fine minerality and a long herbal-toned finish.
Pairings
Best paired with light white meat dishes and seafood. Try it with chicken marsala, chicken pakora or pork. Janine recommended it with any fried food like soft shell crab, chicken tenders, fries, sloppy joe, served with honey mustard.
Winemaker Notes
The grapes for white wines must be “technologically ripe” or “overripe.” Pressed grapes are held at 46 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-20 hours and subsequently allowed to ferment at 59 degrees Fahrenheit. These wines mature for three more months in bottles before entering the market in May. Zilavka has thick skin.
Wines of Illyria
With great pride, we present top quality wines produced in the rocky vineyards of sun washed Herzegovina (Her-tsuh-GOH-vee-nuh), where limestone, minerals, herbs and the Mediterranean sun are infused into every drop. Winemaking enjoys an ancient and proud tradition in this land between the mountains and sea.
Wines have been produced in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) since the times of ancient Illyria. In 2007, archeologists discovered two Illyrian ships in the marshlands of Hutovo Blato Wildlife Refuge near the town of Medjugorje, a well-known pilgrimage site. Sunk more than 2100 years ago, loaded with amphorae filled with Illyrian wine destined for distant ports, this discovery conjures romantic images of ancient Mediterranean trade routes and shows just how deeply the winemaking tradition is rooted here.
Wine production continued in this region after the Romans defeated the last ruler of Illyria, Queen Teuta, in 168 BC. The front gate of the Roman Fortress Mogorjelo, built by Augustus Oktavian in the third century BC near the town of Capljina (CHAP-lee-na), is decorated with motifs of grapes and wine goblets. Long after the Roman Empire was divided between east and west, evidence of the local wine producing tradition can be found on “stećci,” medieval tombstones scattered over Bosnia’s mountain tops; they are decorated with grape and vine motifs.
In the 19th century, Austro-Hungarians invested heavily in Herzegovina winemaking. They planted new vineyards and re-invigorated old ones of Blatina (BLAH-tee-nah), Zilavka (Zhi-LAV-kah), Vranac (VRAH-natz) and other native sorts to produce the finest wines for the Vienna Hapsburg court.
Viticulture in this region continues today, with vintners creating top quality wines of both international sorts and excellent local varietals. These wines were once only produced for royal consumption, but now are available to a broader audience. Wines of Illyria is proud to introduce this ancient tradition of winemaking to American wine lovers and enthusiasts.
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