Lepa Vida
Roman, Vilma, Irena, Matija, Iza and Vito; three generations combining a work ethic with craftsmanship and years of experience in the vineyards, in the cellar, at home and in each bottle of beautiful Lepa Vida wine. Great grapes give you the opportunity to make great wines; the distinct character of each Lepa Vida wine is sure to impress.
Vipava Valley, Slovenia
The lush Vipava Valley and its gently rolling hills sprinkled with vines and pretty villages straddles the Vipava River as it makes its way to the Adriatic. Situated between Italy’s Friuli region to the west and central Slovenia, the rich soil, mild sub-mediterranean climate and moderate rainfall make it ideal for growing stone fruits and cultivating wine. The vines are influenced in the warmer months by humid southwestern winds and in the winter by the cold and gusty “burja”, northeastern winds.
Lepa Vida. Boutique winery from Vipava Valley, Slovenia
Winemaker
Matija Geržina
Vineyard
Size
8 hectares / 6 Locations
Annual
Production
30,000 Bottles
Wines We Carry
Attributes:
Origin: Vipava Valley, Slovenia
Grape Variety: 100% Sivi Pinot (Pinot Grigio)
Production: Hand harvesting these grapes early in the season ensures its crisp acidity giving it a clean dry finish. Lepa Vida Sivi Pinot is fermented in stainless steel tanks and always bottled as a single-variety wine.
Appearance: Light gold.
Nose: Sivi Pinot is full of ripe pear fragrance and a hint of acacia blossom, typical of the grape variety.
Taste: Intense ripe tree fruit and supple texture along with apple and honey flavors.
Gastronomy: Serve with creamy dishes such as Spaghetti Carbonara and most fish and shellfish dishes. Also great with sushi. It is a versatile dry white wine with a crisp finish.
Serve Chilled.
13% ABV
Attributes:
Origin: Vipava Valley, Slovenia
Grape Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Production: At Lepa Vida it is this wine that demands and gets the most attention to ensure the winemaker is able to preserve the delicate aroma from the vineyard into the bottle.
Appearance: Pale yellow with green reflections.
Nose: Inviting aromas of exotic fruit, vegetal tomato leaf and grassy notes typical of the grape.
Taste: Zesty lime and Meyer lemon complimented by hints of green apple, light and crisp finish.
Gastronomy: Goats cheese, vegetarian dishes and salads, herbal infused dishes and oysters.
Serve Chilled.
12% ABV
Attributes:
Origin: Vipava Valley, Slovenia
Grape Varieties: 70% Malvasia Istriana + 30% Sauvignon Blanc
Production: Hand harvested grapes are 100% fermented in stainless steel. When the fermentation of Malvasia begins, the fermentation of Sauvignon is almost over, therefore the blend of the two parts into one takes place during Malvasia’s fermentation.
Appearance: Medium gold.
Nose: Aromas of meadow flowers, herbal notes and tropical fruits.
Taste: It is lively on the palate with hints of citrus, apple and other orchard fruits. The finish highlights the delicate balance of Sauvignon’s crispiness and Malvasia’s full bodied richness and slight mineral qualities.
Gastronomy: The minerality of this wine lends itself to shellfish very well. Its a versatile medium bodied wine that pairs well with most dishes.
12.5% ABV
Serve Chilled.
Description:
Origin: Vipava Valley, Slovenia
Grape Varieties: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon + 15% Merlot + 15% Barbera
Production: After gently pressing each of the hand picked varietals the juice remains in contact with the skins for a short time (8-10 hours). The juice is then put into stainless steel tanks for fermentation.
Appearance: Rich deep berry hue.
Nose: Red berry fruit, especially raspberry.
Taste: Supple fresh cherry and raspberry. Zesty and robust, with a slightly mineral finish.
Gastronomy: As with most dry rosés, the pairing possibilites are endless if you stick with any light fare. Also great chilled on its own, the perfect partner on any warm day!
Serve Chilled.