Pullus Rose

Classification: Dry rosé wine

Varietals: 65% Pinot Noir, 20% Blaufrankisch, 15% Blauer Kolner

Appellation: Štajerska, Slovenia

Density & Yield: 5,000 vines/ha; 1 kg/vine

Annual Production: 6,000 bottles

Alcohol: 11.7%

Climate: Continental, with dry and hot summers, and snowy winters

Terrain: The terrain of the entire Štajerska region is made up of steep-sloped vineyards and narrow, wind-rich hill valleys. A diverse geological soil composition, consisting mainly of sand and clay with marl in the lower layers. The vineyards spread out over the finest wine-growing sites of Haloze Hills as well as Slovenske Gorice.

Farming: No irrigation. Environmentally friendly cultivation, following the integrated farming guidelines of Slovenia.

Vinification: Grapes undergo gentle pressing, without pressed juice, mainly free run. Cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks, battonage on the lees in stainless steel for 6 months.

Tasting Notes: An expressive bright and juicy rose has finally arrived from Pullus! Pretty bright salmon color with a pink hue, this wine is bursting with aromas of strawberry rhubarb, raspberry, whipped cream and fresh plums. On the palate, the wine is crisp and mouthwatering with youthful strawberry, watermelon jolly rancher, red berries, and a subtle mineral spritz.