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Dveri Pax Šipon 2011
Stajerska Slovenija
Jancis Robinson MW describes this 8 year old white as “ultra sleek and fresh”. It is an amazing white from little known Slovenia and shows how amazingly Furmint (aka Sipon) ages. Citrus fresh with smoky spice hints and weight. Classy and different.
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Tasting notes
Grows in weight, with lemon, minerality and rich spice
Aroma
Spice, lemon, creamy peach
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
Furmint, called Sipon in Slovenia, is probably best known for its wonderful sweet Tokaji wines, made in Hungary. However, Furmint is also showing its star quality here as a superb dry white. Jancis Robinson describes the grape as having “the most exciting combination of nerve, fire and ageing ability”. At an amazing 8 years old, this white is still showing verve and vivacity, along with rounded fruit, spice and weight. It’s truly intriguing. This is from one of the finest wineries in Slovenia, a very modern cellar, built in 2007, but located in a former monastery. It lies near the border with Austria, in mountain foothills, no doubt influenced by the pure crisp whites of the country next door. Chill gently – tasty with creamy sauced fish.
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