Batic Zaria 2021

An amazing cuvée of this orange wine from Miha Batic

Zaria from the Batic winery in the Vipava Valley is a combination of the love and knowledge of two families – Batič and nature itself. The white wine ‘Zaria’ is a new beginning for the old wine culture. Zaria contains seven great white varieties from Slovenia. Pinela, Zelen, Rebula, Vitovska, Klarnica, Muscat and Chardonnay.

All seven grape varieties grow together in the vineyard, so that the varieties are pollinated together. The same idea remains during the harvest, all grapes are harvested together to achieve perfect harmony. Isn't this risky? Doesn't every grape variety have its own requirements? Yes, such vinification is only possible with extensive experience, an intense sensitivity for the grape varieties and a perfect vineyard. Another special feature: Zaria is a so-called non-vintage wine, as the final cuvée is made from the base wines of several years. This combination makes it one of the most spectacular wines in our range.

As with the tilling of the soil, the old wisdom of grape maceration has been preserved in the Vipava Valley for centuries, dating back to the 1950s.

The result is an exceptional white wine cuvée, an orange wine with the power of a red wine. Zaria offers an engaging interplay of aromas of roses, straw and fruit compote – spicy, slightly resinous, combined with wonderful harmony and complexity. It is a true voyage of discovery. Every sip brings forth new flavours. Mineral notes dominate in the mouth, along with a long, very long finish.

You want to congratulate the winemaker on his art and immediately think about when the next suitable occasion for this wine might be.

Batic Zaria 2021

Variety: white wine, orange wine

Grape variety: 55% Pinela, 20% Zelen, 14% Rebula, 5% Vitovska, 3% Klarnica, 2% Rumeni Muškat, 1% Chardonnay

Food pairing: A white wine that also goes wonderfully with meat dishes.

Country: Slovenia

Vintage: 2021

Alcohol volume: 14.5 % vol

Type: Dry

Net content: 0.75 litres

Please note: Contains sulphites.

Producer: Miha Batic 5261 Sempas