Mi

Mi

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1

Total bottles: 1

12,00 €
Price per bottle: 12,00 €
(VAT included)
Mi is a wine that embodies love, teamwork, and balance. The husband and wife duo behind Lepa Vida, Matija and Irena, have different wine preferences. Matija loves the local variety Malvasia Istriana, known for its floral and fruity character, while Irena has a soft spot for Sauvignon Blanc with its tropical fruit aromas and crispness. It's no surprise then that we decided to blend the two. The resulting wine is a delightful combination of 70% Malvasia Istriana and 30% Sauvignon Blanc, perfectly balancing the two. The aroma is a harmonious blend of stone fruit and tropical fruit, combined with floral notes and a hint of herbs. It's a great example of how the Mediterranean character of Malvasia Istriana blends with the international character of Sauvignon Blanc. Mi is 100% fermented and matured in stainless steel, but it's not a typical blend. During the fermentation process, both parts are already mixed together. Sauvignon, which usually ferments a week earlier, is combined with freshly pressed juice of Malvasia Istriana, allowing their characters to blend from the very beginning.

Tasting Note

Fresh, yet ripe – this is the easiest description that comes to one's mind when tasting this well balanced blend of Istrska Malvazija and Sauvignon Blanc. The French variety provides the wine with its momentum, acidity and primary notes. Vintage 2021 delivers a wine in which no unripe, green aroma can be detected, yet showing a pleasant bunch of herbal scents – such as a delicate aroma of freshly cut grass and of dill and fennel – found between the peaches and the tropical fruit brightly expressed in the glass. Ends with a dry, clean and lasting salinity.

Lorenza Pravato, WSET Level 4 Diploma

March 2023

Tasting Note

Medium deep golden yellow. The bouquet is more prominent, showing both: maturity from aging and ripeness from highly mature grapes. Dried apricots, honey, smoky notes of elderflower. Both varieties express themselves beautifully and, above all, logically. Dry, moderate acidity, fuller-bodied, with an oily texture. The palate is a faithful copy of the bouquet. Warm. Full-flavored with a long finish. Rich.

Robert Gorjak, OVINU/BELVIN

Vintage 2022, August 2023

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