Štoka "Izbrani" Kras Teran 2019

Štoka "Izbrani" Kras Teran 2019Kras, like Brda, is another wine region that includes both Italy and Slovenia. The Italian side is known as Karso, and the entire area was stripped of forests to build the city and maritime fleets of Venice. Without the trees around, the mighty 'Burja' winds created a kind of dust bowl situation of massive erosion. It's full of sinkholes and poor soils, so not the most hospitable place on earth. And yet Primo toka and his son Tadej manage to make

which balance out its full body and lush texture

but also their passion and care in the vineyards and cellar

Press 4 Mix/White • April 2024 Direct Press Selection

and develops in really interesting ways over the course of a meal

Nothing less to lose also means a kind of freedom

Ripe and well rounded

Authentic is a slippery term but I'm ok using that with the wines of Lucien and Vincent

infused with herbs and spices

and no sulfites are added

as it has a dangerously delicious combination of lush peach notes with spicy lemongrass and salt

it’s everything

Press 4 White • February 2023 Direct Press Selection