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Veralda - Xtriana 2024
Veralda - Xtriana 2024
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The Wine & Winemaker
- Winemaker: Visintin family (Veralda)
- Region: Brtonigla, Istria, Croatia
- Grape: 100% Malvazija Istarska
The Story
In the northern hills of Istria near the village of Brtonigla, we find Veralda, the organic family estate run by the Visintin family. Veralda is widely celebrated as a true pioneer in the region, breathing new life into traditional Istrian grape varieties through sustainable and low intervention winemaking. Working on rare soils composed of white and red clay, they cultivate their vineyards with profound respect for biodiversity and natural harmony. With Xtriana, they present a beautiful homage to the undisputed queen of Istria: Malvazija Istarska. The grapes are entirely hand harvested from certified organic vines and spontaneously fermented.
The Vibe & Tasting Notes
The Xtriana 2024 is a liquid capture of the sun drenched Istrian coastline. In the glass, you will discover an inviting golden hue alongside seductive aromas of acacia blossom, ripe white peach, juicy nectarine, and fragrant Mediterranean herbs. Thanks to subtle skin contact during fermentation, the wine offers a delightful texture and a delicate grip on the palate. The remarkable mineral tension and slightly salty finish immediately evoke memories of the nearby sea. Serve it nicely chilled on a warm afternoon or pair it with fresh seafood and vibrant summer salads.
How does it work?
How does it work?
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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.
