Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: yellow apple, white peach, almond, hay, saline

Palate: lemon pith, white stone fruit, light tannin, saline finish

The entry-tier S Line orange blend (Chardonnay + Friulano) with shorter skin contact than the flagship Ribolla. Yellow apple and white peach over a saline finish with light tannin grip.

What it pairs with

  • Octopus carpaccio
    Saline minerality lifts the seafood's sweetness; light tannin handles the olive oil dressing.
  • Risotto al limone
    Lemon pith aromatics echo the dish; medium body holds the Carnaroli starch without overwhelming.
  • San Daniele ham with melon
    Almond aromatics pair with the cured ham; saline finish refreshes against the melon sweetness.

History

The accessible entry to the Radikon orange-wine range, launched as the S Line in 750 ml bottles. Designed by Sasa and Ivan Radikon to bring the family's approach to a broader audience and to wines drinkable earlier.

  1. 2009: First Slatnik vintage in the new S Line 750 ml format

Facts

Producer
Radikon · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (50%), Friulano (50%)
Classification
Venezia Giulia IGT
Oak
Fermented on the skins for around two weeks in stainless steel and large oak vats, 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 Slatnik

What does Radikon Slatnik taste like?

Yellow apple, white peach, almond, hay and saline on the nose; lemon pith, white stone fruit, light tannin and a saline finish. Medium-bodied with high acidity from two weeks on skins.

What is the Radikon S Line?

The S Line is the entry tier of the Radikon range, launched in 2009 in 750 ml bottles with shorter skin contact than the flagship Ribolla. Designed for drinking earlier and at a more accessible price.

When should I drink Slatnik?

Drink between 1 and 8 years from vintage. The S Line is built for earlier drinking than the flagship range; the wine peaks at year 3 to 5.

Tags

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