Kabola Malvasia Istriana Amphora (2012)

Our wine Malvazija Amfora represents the first attempt ever in our region to offer the lovers of special wines to taste a completely new wine philosophy which was completely forgotten during the thousands of years. We have traced the ancient recipe and crafted a wine enjoyed by the ancient Romans and Greeks a long time ago. The vinification takes place on own yeasts. This wine can be enjoyed even after several years.

Using amphoras in the proces of wine making improved the quality of maceration. For this kind of vinification the grapes from our most prestigious vineyard on the Stancija hill is being used. Extended fermentation in amphoras and ageing of the young wine without grape skinns removal all until springtime are the ancient methods used to „turn the grapes into wine“ and not those „used by men to make wine“.

Fermentation is taking place together with grape skins (maceration) in an amphora (baked clay container). After maceration in amphoras for 7 months, the wine ages in Slavonian oak barrels (4000 litre barrels).After bottling, the wine is being refined in bottles for 6-12 months.

This amber-coloured wine is abundant in aromas, from the notes reminiscent of raisins and dried figs to delicate notes of honey and cognac. The wine is rich, longlasting and harmonious. To all lovers of authentic and unadulterated wines we recommend Malvazija Amfora, which is at the same time hiding its noble origins and inviting us to taste it and reflect on simple values bestowed upon us by the earth.

Food pairing: Red meat, dishes with truffels, cheeses of hard texture.

Grape variety	Malvasia Istriana
Residual sugar	dry
Alcohol	14,6%
Size	0,75L
Serving temp.	16 ºC

The story of winegrowing in the Markežić family dates back as far as 1891 when the first cornerstone was laid with the Momjan Muscat.
Since then up to the present day hardworking and patient hands have been weaving this incredible wine story inspired by the desire to distinguish oneself by being genuine and unique. Today they managed to shape our own recognizable style through the brand KABOLA.
Situated at the north-west of the Istrian penninsula, on 275 m above the sea level, with the view of the Alps and Dolomites on one side and the lush greenery of intact nature and a beautiful sea panorama on the other. The vineyards are located on a hill Stancija in the vicinity of the winery at Kanedolo near Momjan. The soil consists mainly of clay and is rich in marl, giving the wines their special characteristics.

Kabola wines stand out from the crowd by their organic principles in wine production.

 

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