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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 1 to 8 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: copper-tinged orange peel, pink grapefruit, rose hip, white pepper, almond

Palate: red apple, candied citrus, light tannin, saline finish

S Line orange Pinot Grigio (Sivi means 'grey' in Slovenian) with the variety's natural copper hue from skin contact. Pink grapefruit and rose hip aromatics over a saline-edged finish.

What it pairs with

  • Vitello tonnato Pinot Grigio's copper hue pairs with the tuna-mayonnaise sauce; saline finish refreshes between bites.More wines for fish →
  • Grilled prawns Pink grapefruit aromatics lift shellfish sweetness; light tannin handles the char.More wines for prawns and shrimp →
  • Asparagus risotto White pepper and almond aromatics meet the spring vegetable's bitterness; medium body holds the Carnaroli starch.More wines for risotto →

History

The S Line's Pinot Grigio, vinified with the same two-week skin contact as Slatnik. Sivi means grey in Slovenian, a nod to the variety's grey-purple skin colour.

  1. 2009First Sivi vintage in the S Line 750 ml format

Facts

Producer
Radikon · visiting guide
Grapes
Pinot Grigio (100%)
Classification
Venezia Giulia IGT
Oak
Fermented on the skins for around two weeks, then aged around 14 months in large Slavonian botti before bottling
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 28 to 42 at 750 ml retail
Drinking window
1-8 from vintage
First vintage
2009
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Radikon Sivi

What does Radikon Sivi taste like?

Copper-tinged orange peel, pink grapefruit, rose hip, white pepper and almond on the nose; red apple, candied citrus, light tannin and a saline finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity from two weeks on skins.

What does Sivi mean?

Sivi is Slovenian for grey, a reference to Pinot Grigio's grey-purple skin colour. Extended skin contact pulls out the variety's natural copper hue.

When should I drink Sivi?

Drink between 1 and 8 years from vintage. Like Slatnik, the S Line is built for earlier drinking than the flagship; peak at year 3 to 5.

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