Marko Fon Vitovska 2023

Marko Fon Vitovska 2023
Skin-Contact White Wine, Carso, Slovenia

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Description
Marko Fon’s Vitovska 2023 is a natural masterpiece from Slovenia’s Karst, crafted from the rare and expressive native Vitovska grape.

A skin-contact white with tremendous mineral and saline character. With minimal intervention and deep respect for the terroir, this is a wine that speaks directly of the limestone and Adriatic sea breezes. Marko’s rock-carved cellar and meticulous vineyard work ensure a level of authenticity that is second to none.

On the nose: apple peel, orange blossom, wild herbs, wet stone, and a hint of chamomile. On the palate: ethereal yet structured, with rich texture, Atlantic-like freshness, and a long, mineral finish. A rare and thrilling wine — perfect for those who seek authenticity and soul in natural white wines.

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Technical Sheet
• Variety: 100% Vitovska
• Viticulture: manual, natural, uncertified
• Soils: pure limestone rock (Karst)
• Training: pergola, "planta" and double Guyot
• Vinification: 2-3 day skin contact, spontaneous fermentation
• Ageing: 640L old barrels, with light bâtonnage
• Production: approx. 4,000 bottles/year
• Bottling: unfiltered, no additives

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Tasting Notes
• Aromas: apple peel, orange blossom, chamomile, saline herbs, wet stone
• Palate: taut, structured, firm texture with expressive minerality
• Finish: long, saline and elegant

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Style & Philosophy
A natural skin-contact white, a true symbol of Slovenia’s Carso. Raw, authentic, and deeply terroir-driven. Crafted by one of the region’s most respected vignerons — Marko Fon.

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Suggested Pairings
• Grilled fish with Mediterranean herbs
• Aged goat cheeses
• Grilled or fermented vegetables
• Japanese cuisine (tempura, raw fish, light miso)
• Mediterranean or natural-inspired cuisine

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