Podversic Damijan
Kaplja 2021
| Denomination | DOC Collio Goriziano Bianco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 40% Chardonnay, 30% Friulano/Sauvignon Vert, 30% Malvasia bianca |
| Aging | Once fermentation is complete, it is aged in 20 and 30 hl barrels for 23 months and refined in the bottle for 6 months. The sediments present in the bottle, characteristic of the wine, preserve and protect it. |
- Type: Skin-contact white Collio DOC 2021, 14% vol
- Grape variety: 40% Chardonnay, 30% Friulano, 30% Malvasia Bianca
- Vinification: Fermentation on the skins in oak for 60–90 days
- Ageing: 20–30 hl barrels for 23 months plus 6 months in bottle
- Profile: Notes of beeswax, almond and honey; warm, smooth and savoury finish
Description
What kind of wine it is
Kaplja, produced by Damijan Podversic, is a captivating macerated white wine that fully expresses the identity of Collio. This renowned orange wine is born from a harmonious blend that combines the elegance of Chardonnay, the structure of Friulano, and the aromatic richness of Malvasia. In the glass, it presents a slightly opalescent antique golden yellow hue, heralding a full and smooth sip. The flavour profile is warm and enveloping, characterised by great balance and a long savoury persistence that defines its profound character. The presence of any natural sediments is an intrinsic feature that protects and preserves the wine's organoleptic qualities over time.
Where it comes from
The grapes destined for this blend come from the hills of Collio, a historic wine-growing area in the heart of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The rows of vines stretch between one hundred and ten and one hundred and forty metres above sea level, benefiting from optimal south and south-west exposures that ensure perfect ripening of the bunches. The secret of this complexity lies in the ponca soils, rocky formations composed of alternating marl and sandstone. This unique geological structure, combined with the warm and breezy climate, gives the fruit extraordinary extractive richness and imparts a pronounced structural minerality that supports the wine's long evolution.
How it is produced
The vinification process follows a meticulous approach, starting with a long skin fermentation in large truncated conical oak vats, lasting from sixty to ninety days. After this maceration period, the wine matures patiently in oak barrels to complete its olfactory architecture, then rests for a further period of refinement. The result is a dense and multifaceted aromatic spectrum, where penetrating notes of beeswax, almond, and chestnut honey stand out. The bouquet gradually opens to hints of bergamot, pear, and black tea, finally closing on subtle floral notes of linden and alfalfa.
History and Curiosities
The Kaplja 2021 by Damijan Podversic, whose name evokes the preciousness of a “drop”, is an excellent skin-contact wine created from a blend of Chardonnay, Friulano and Malvasia grapes. Produced on ponca soils in a warm year characterised by a touch of botrytis, this gem from Collio is the result of skilful and lengthy vinification on the skins. The essence of the wine is preserved by its natural sediments in the bottle, which ensure a savoury, warm and enveloping persistence, confirmed by the prestigious 95 points from Vinous and 5 Grappoli from Bibenda.
Awards
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2021
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
95/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1988
- Oenologist: Damijan Podversic
- Bottles produced: 32.000
- Hectares: 10
Today on these lands we have the most important vinyards, six hectares planted with ribolla gialla, malvasia, friulano, merlot e cabernet sauvignon.
We have another half hectare at San Floriano, planted with chardonnay, which was part of my grandfather’s holding. We have a further two hectares rented at Gradiscutta with chardonnay, malvasia e friulano. For the past twenty years we’ve had at Piedimonte another one and half hectares with friulano, chardonnay e malvasia. Read more
| Name | Damijan Podversic Kaplja 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Collio DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 40% Chardonnay, 30% Friulano/Sauvignon Vert, 30% Malvasia bianca |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | Podversic Damijan |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Kaplja 2021 by Damijan Podversic, whose name evokes the preciousness of a "drop", is an excellent skin-contact wine created from a blend of Chardonnay, Friulano and Malvasia grapes. Produced on ponca soils in a warm year characterised by a touch of botrytis, this gem from Collio is the result of skilful and lengthy vinification on the skins. The essence of the wine is preserved by its natural sediments in the bottle, which ensure a savoury, warm and enveloping persistence, confirmed by the prestigious 95 points from Vinous and 5 Grappoli from Bibenda. |
| Origin | Gradisciutta (GO) |
| Climate | Hot |
| Soil composition | Marly, stony (known as oponka) |
| Cultivation system | Bilateral Guyot and double arched cane on Chardonnay, spurred cordon on Istrian Malvasia, unilateral Guyot on Friulano. |
| Yield per hectare | 40 q/ha |
| Fermentation | 60–90 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation on the skins (maceration) in truncated conical oak vats for 60–90 days |
| Wine making | Fermentation on the skins in truncated conical oak vats for 60–90 days; after maceration, ageing in 20 and 30 hl barrels for 23 months and further ageing in bottle for 6 months. |
| Aging | Once fermentation is complete, it is aged in 20 and 30 hl barrels for 23 months and refined in the bottle for 6 months. The sediments present in the bottle, characteristic of the wine, preserve and protect it. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |