Vipavska dolina

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Vipavska dolina is geographically defined by the valley floor, bounded by the Nanos massif, the Trnovo plateau, and the Karst plateau. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• The valley opens to the west toward the Friulian plain, which accounts for its favourable Mediterranean climatic influence. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• Vipavska dolina is one of the most wind-exposed areas in Slovenia, as the Bora frequently descends from Nanos at speeds exceeding 100 km/h. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• Sunshine and warmth during the growing season drive sugar accumulation, which at optimal ripeness ranges between 19 and 23 Brix.
• Continental climatic influence is very mild, so nights remain warm, causing acidity to fall to levels between 5.5 and 7 g/l.

• White wines show yellow-green to straw colour, a result of adequate sunshine during the growing season, well-tended vines, and fully ripened fruit.
• Wines from overripe grapes reach a golden-yellow to amber colour, alcohol between 12.5 and 16% vol., acidity between 3.5 and 5.5 g/l, and extract between 20 and 24 g/l.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

All appellations in Slovenia

Sources

• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-SI-A0448
• Official trade body site — Konzorcij vinarjev Vipavske doline