Vitovska IGT - Skerk 2021

Skerk

100% Vitovska · Venezia Giulia IGT · 75 cl · 2021

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Producer Skerk
Name Venezia Giulia IGT
Variety 100% Vitovska
Vintage 2021
Gradation 12.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Peach, wild herbs, lemon zest, saline mineral notes
Vinification method Skin-contact maceration (~weeks); aged in cask
Residual sugars Dry
Region Friuli‑Venezia Giulia
Production area Carso (Prepotto, Trieste)
Country Italy
Type Skin-contact white (orange wine)
Aging About 18 months in used casks
Type of cask Used Slavonian oak casks
Color Amber-gold (orange wine)
Serving temperature 12–14 °C
Recommended consumption Drink within 3–15 years from vintage
Pairing Fish, shellfish, white meats, aged cheeses
Skerk's Vitovska IGT presents a sober, well-balanced profile. In the glass it shows a bright straw color; on the nose there is a combination of fresh floral notes and hints of white-fleshed fruit, accompanied by a discreet mineral touch. The palate is dry and lively, with acidity that is present yet well integrated, supporting the sip without aggressiveness. The structure remains lean, with a slightly saline, gentle finish that extends the persistence.

It pairs with delicate seafood dishes, raw starters, light soups and fresh cheeses; it also works as an aperitif wine. Serve chilled, around 8–10 °C, in tulip-shaped glasses to enhance the aromas. It is a versatile bottle for those seeking a white wine with character that is not overpowering, ideal for warm weather or to accompany everyday meals. Storage: consume within a few years to appreciate its freshness.
The winery

Skerk – Winery in Friuli‑Venezia Giulia (Carso)

Discover the story and wines of Skerk.

Small Carso estate (Duino Aurisina, Province of Trieste) run by the Škerk family (Sandi Škerk). Produces primarily territorial white wines — including Malvasia Istriana and Vitovska — in limited volumes; cellar carved into karst rock and low-intervention farming with measured skin macerations.
Region: Friuli‑Venezia Giulia (Carso)
Country: Italy
Winery history
Founded in the 1980s; reported year of foundation: 1987. Family-owned (Škerk family). Declared annual production approximately 22,000 bottles.
Production philosophy
Focus on expressing the Carso terroir: minimal vineyard practices (close to organic), spontaneous fermentations and measured skin macerations for expressive, ageworthy whites; moderate wood aging when used.
Terroir and vineyards
Località Prepotto, Municipality of Duino-Aurisina (Province of Trieste) — karst plateau near the Gulf of Trieste; calcareous/rocky soils with strong Bora wind influence. Declared vineyard area: about 7 hectares; indicated altitude around 200–250 m asl.

Official Awards

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