2022 Vina Cota Oklai
Promina, Croatia
2022
Lasina, Plavina, Merlot
Mediterranean
Clay, limestone
3 days of maceration
12.9%
1.8 g/l
6.1 g/l
Notes & Pairings
A co-fermented blend of Lasina, Plavina and Merlot. In addition to 2022 being an exceptional year practically devoid of diseases, this fruit also comes from the highest elevations they farm. The co-ferm is Lasina dominant, which is saying something since there’s roughly 17 hectares planted in the whole country. It has low tannins, powerful aromas, high sugar potential, but fairly mellow in terms of acidity. This is where Plavina comes in. While it is the second most planted red in Dalmatia (~500 hectares), it’s still less than one third of the most planted red which is Plavac Mali. Nevertheless, it’s the perfect counterbalance to Lasina due to its high acidity and low sugar content. Merlot grows really well here and rounds out the edges with salty ripe fruit and structure. Everything was macerated for 4-5 days and then spontaneously fermented in polyethylene tanks, stainless steel and used oak barrels. Bottled unfined and unfiltered with zero additions, it’s light in terms of weight and alcohol, but has plenty of ripeness and texture. A year round red.
