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Wine name: Duro Istriano
Winery / Producer: OPG Ivan Damjanić
Wine type: Red wine Varieties:
Teran 50%, Borgonja 50%
ORIGIN
Vineyard area: Western Istrian vineyard district Sites:
Mandrijača (30–40 m a.s.l.)
Gobovica (40–50 m a.s.l.)
Skas (40–50 m a.s.l.)
Exposure: Southwest-facing slopes
Training system: Single Guyot
Row orientation: North–south
Soil: Deep terra rossa, partly skeletal
Yield: 1.2 – 2.0 kg per vine
Harvest: Hand-picked, in crates
VINIFICATION AND AGEING
Fermentation: In stainless steel tanks
Maturation:
12 months in large oak barrels (1000 – 2500 L)
6 – 12 months in bottle
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
Alcohol: 13.0 % vol.
Total acidity: 6.3 g/L
Residual sugar: 3.1 g/L
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS
Color: Bright ruby red Clarity: Clear Viscosity: Pronounced Aroma: Red and black berries (blueberry, raspberry, ripe cherry) Herbal notes (fern, green pepper) Spices (red peppercorn, vanilla, clove) Palate: Fresh, medium-bodied Balanced fruitiness and spiciness Elegant tannin structure
SERVING AND CELLARING
Recommended serving temperature: 16 – 18 °C
Ageing potential: 7 – 10 years
FOOD PAIRING Excellent with all types of grilled meats.
