Stagnum

The vines grow on steep, south-facing vineyard sites near Ponikve, on dolomitic limestone capable of storing water from winter rainfall. For Stagnum, the best grapes from old Plavac-Mali vines are selected. According to the retailer, maturation comprises six years in oak casks followed by a further three years in bottle. Fermentation takes place spontaneously with natural yeasts; the wine is made without fining or filtration and with very little sulphur. Stylistically, it is concentrated and long-lived, with southern fruit, pronounced structure and a powerful body.