Slobodne - Vronski Reserva 2022

(Hlohovec, Slovakia) 

100% Sauvignon Blanc that has been aged for two years, first in oak barrel and then for an additional year in terracotta to create a beautifully structured and textured white. Builds on that complexity with notes of dried herbs, elderflower florals and peachy stone fruit, with strong structure and a burst of acidity to hold everything together.

Slobodne are a fascinating family-run winery going back to the early 20th century. They rebuilt their farm over the past 25 years following a 50-yr break due to the hardships of WWII and then 40 years of communism. Now run by two sisters and their two partners, they are making some of the most exciting skin-contact wines around today.