Ciringa Sauvignon Blanc Fosilni Breg 2021

Podravje, Slovenia 

Wine Advocate 92 points! 

Domaine Ciringa offers a unique and delightful Sauvignon Blanc from Slovenia. Domaine Ciringa is a relatively young winery, beginning in 2005. The name comes from the Slovenian name for Zieregg, the incredibly steep and beautiful Grand Cru vineyard in that the Tement family has farmed for three generations. 1959 marked the beginning of the Tement family’s winery, started by Josef and Edina Tement, with just two hectares, in Zieregg and Grassnitzberg, on the right and left side of the house and wine tavern. It has now grown to 20 hectares. From the very beginning, the vineyards in Ciringa have been farmed organically and biodynamically and were certified organic in 2019 and Demeter & Respekt biodynamically certified in the 2023 vintage. 

“The 2021 Sauvignon Blanc Fosilni Breg is the village wine from the Ciringa lieu-dit. Macerated for 12 hours and aged on the full lees for 12 months and then for another six months on the fine lees in 2,400- to 4,000-liter casks, the wine offers an intense and coolish, very spicy and phenolic, even earthy nose with limestone and lemon rind as well as herbal and leafy aromas. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, this is a tight and textured, very elegant and juicy Sauvignon with stimulating bitters on the finish. 12.5% stated alcohol. Screw cap closure. Tasted in May 2023. Drink 2024-2035.”—Wine Advocate 92 points!

Enjoy Ciringa Sauvignon Blanc Fosilni Breg over the next 3-4 years with grilled salmon, fried oysters, sushi, chicken salad and goat cheese.