2021 Toreta Pošip
Island of Korčula, Croatia (Kor-CHEW-la)
2021
100% Pošip (Poe-ship)
Mediterranean
Red iron rich soil
Southern
4 hours maceration. Cold control fermentation. 50% selected yeast, 50% natural yeast. Aging 80% in stainless steel and 20% in Slavonian oak barrel for 8 months.
13%
1.4 g/l
5.7 g/l
Notes & Pairings
All of the Toreta wines are fruitful without being overly primary and are intensely mineral and textural. This premium Pošip is the best example of this balance. Pošip can often produce a lot of sugars on the vine and result in some of the biggest and fullest bodied whites in Dalmatia. It can easily be coaxed into making sweet wines as well. When it is grown and cropped back however, it can keep these powerful lush flavors but remain incredibly light on its feet. Pungent and unique it is the perfect refreshment for the sun-drenched beaches of Korčula. Naturally appropriate for sea-fare and or pork smothered in Mediterranean herbs. One regional favorite is ravioli stuffed with local goat cheese. As opposed to the Special, this spends a few months in Slavonian oak barrel to add some weight and texture.
