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Sutor - Red
Sutor - Red
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The Wine & Winemaker
- Winemaker: Mitja Lavrenčič & family (Sutor)
- Region: Vipava Valley, Slovenia
- Grape: Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon
The Story
The foundations of Sutor were established in 1933 when Anton Lavrenčič acquired the farm in Podraga. In 1991, his grandson Mitja Lavrenčič transformed the mixed estate into a dedicated winery alongside his father Edvard and brother Primož. After Primož founded his own winery Burja in 2008, Mitja continued shaping Sutor together with his family. Cultivating 5.5 hectares on the steep slopes of the upper Vipava Valley, they navigate an extreme climate with absolute consistency and precision. Operating organically without seeking official certification, their mission is clear: crafting exceptional, long lived wines built for serious bottle aging.
The Vibe & Tasting Notes
The Sutor Red 2022 is a magnificent blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, engineered specifically for extended maturation. Spontaneous fermentation is initiated through an early harvest starter batch, followed by a year of aging in large Slavonian oak casks with frequent batonnage. Unfined and unfiltered, the wine rests in the bottle to gain balance before release. In the glass, it reveals a deep ruby hue and complex aromas of ripe dark fruits, cassis, tobacco, warm spices, and rich earthy undertones. The palate feels velvety and structured with vibrant acidity balancing its power. A impressive, rare Slovenian red built to evolve gracefully for many years.
How does it work?
How does it work?
Images are for illustration purposes only. The actual wines in each box may vary.
A box with the amount of bottles of your choosing delivered every month on the first week. The theme changes monthly. One month you get wines from Hungary, some months all oranges, some months... who knows!
Pause or change your subscription at any time. Going on holiday and want to skip a month? No problem. Got excited after trying out a 1-bottle box and want to go for the 3-bottle box next? No problem!
Why natural wine costs more, and why it’s worth it
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No shortcuts
Growers who refuse pesticides and chemical additives accept that they’ll lose a significant part of their harvest to weather, disease, and unpredictable nature, but they do it to keep their wines pure, alive, and honest.
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Risk and loss
Nature swings between plenty and scarcity; frost, hail, heat and ferments can erase volumes, fewer bottles must carry the farm’s costs, with ageing measures adding expense to keep the wine clean and true over time.
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Integrity and handwork
Hands replace chemicals: they weed, manage canopies, pick, and sort by hand; presses and gravity moves protect texture, while cleanliness and patient ageing deliver purity without shortcuts, increasing labor but preserving integrity in every bottle.
