Zaro - 'EAZY by Zaro' - Refosk - Istria, SL - 2020
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Notes from the Winery/Importer
Refošk squashed, fermented naturally, aged in stainless steel, and bottled. Low extract and fresh, with a kiss of sea breeze, from ecologically cultivated young vines overlooking the Adriatic.
DRY RED WINE
WINEMAKER: Matej Zaro
VINTAGE: 2020 (per Black Lamb invoice #7144)
REGION: Slovenia, Slovenska Istra, Izola
VINEYARD: 4 ha overlooking the Adriatic
ASPECT: Slight southerly exposition
ALTITUDE: 50 m
SOIL: Flysch and clay
FARMING: Organic
GRAPE: 100% Refošk
MACERATION: Destemmed, 7–10 days
FERMENTATION: Spontaneous in stainless steel
AGING: Stainless steel
FILTRATION: Unfiltered
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Notes on the Producer
Zaro Wines are grown on soil with more than centuries-old tradition of the hardworking Zaro family. The wines have a character that satisfies even the most demanding connoisseurs. They are the product of vines growing on the excellent terrains of the hinterland of Izola, already known during the times of the Venetian Republic as the most fertile in Izola. The Zaro family continues to respect the natural resources and has revived the tradition of wine growing. We interviewed Matej Zaro, a third generation representative who dedicated his life to wine growing.
How did the story of the Zaro Wines begin?
Fishery and wine growing constitute a common linking thread in our family since 1348. It all started about twenty or thirty years ago when my grandfather entrusted my father with two hectares of land, on which mostly Refosco and Malvasia grew. With a lot of sacrifice, effort and hard work, following a constant vision, he extended the original estate to today’s twenty hectares. I actively started to take part in the family business ten years ago; I educated myself in this field and today, wine growing is my life.
We are still working in both industries, just like we used to. But fishery is more for our personal satisfaction, and we also want to remind visitors of our wine tastings on the sea (with great views of our vineyards) linking back to our former activities on the sea. Wine growing is certainly our original and main occupation.
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