Radikon Slatnik Natural Orange Wine 2021 – Pinot Grigio

Radikon Slatnik ‘S’ Orange Wine (2021): Naturally Expressive Friuli Artistry

Discover Radikon’s captivating ‘S’ Slatnik – a vibrant, naturally crafted orange wine from Italy’s renowned Friuli region. This unique co-fermented blend of Chardonnay (80%) and Sauvignon Blanc (20) undergoes 8-10 days of skin contact, gifting it a beautiful sun-kissed peach hue and distinctive complexity, yet remaining beautifully approachable compared to longer-macerated orange wines.

Experience an alluring wild bouquet bursting with tropical florals, dried tangerine peel, and sweet spice notes. On the palate, enjoy a delightfully soft texture balanced by mouthwatering tension – a playful interplay of sweet & sour citrus, juicy grapefruit, kiwi, and hints of young mango that leaves a refreshingly subtle bitter note begging for another sip.

Crafted with uncompromising natural methods: hand-harvested grapes are destemmed, crushed, and co-fermented spontaneously with native yeasts in oak vats without temperature control or added sulfur. After gentle pressing, the wine matures for one year on its lees in large Slavonian oak botti, followed by a year in bottle before release – unfiltered and with minimal sulfur. This meticulous process ensures purity and vibrant expression.

At 13.5% alcohol, this expressive 2021 vintage offers a perfect introduction to sophisticated skin-contact whites. Enjoy its lively character slightly chilled as a captivating aperitif or pair beautifully with seafood tapas, aromatic Asian cuisine, or creamy cheeses. Slatnik embodies Radikon’s legacy of authentic Friulian winemaking in every glass.