In the glass
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
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Vitello tonnato
Pinot Grigio's copper hue pairs with the tuna-mayonnaise sauce; saline finish refreshes between bites. -
Grilled prawns
Pink grapefruit aromatics lift shellfish sweetness; light tannin handles the char. -
Asparagus risotto
White pepper and almond aromatics meet the spring vegetable's bitterness; medium body holds the Carnaroli starch.
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.
- 2009 — First Sivi vintage in the S Line 750 ml format
Facts
- Producer
- Radikon
- 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.