Radgonske gorice d.o.o.

Gornja Radgona, 
Slovenia
http://www.radgonske-gorice.si

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Just like the waves of Mura River rolling through Gornja Radgona, small secrets and great knowledge have been flowing through Radgonske Gorice for 170 years. How to pamper the vine skilfully for it to grow exuberantly in all its nobleness? How to pass time caressing the grapes? How to become a wine lover, appreciating its exhilarating and precious a nature? How to endow it with sparkles, the source of infinite bubbles that never run dry?

Radgonske Gorice d. o. o. is the oldest and largest producer of sparkling wines in Slovenia. It is the home of the first real Slovenian sparkling wine known as Zlata radgonska penina. For many years Zlata and Srebrna radgonska penina have accompanied us on various occasions, both important and groundbreaking as well as small or indeed ordinary. For many years we have been creating the best moments for you, with the exciting exhalation of a freshly opened bottle and vivacious bubbling of sparkling wine.

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• Taste world's first sparkling wine produced in complete darkness (Feb 23, 2023)

  Dear all,

  Radgonske gorice d.o.o. is the oldest producer of sparkling wines in Slovenia. Our tradition started back in 1852. This is reflected on the one hand in the wide range of our sparkling wines and in the high quality of our products on the other.

  We are especially proud of the latest product from our assortment, which is

  Untouched by Light: world’s first sparkling wine, produced in complete darkness.

  You can read more about this product at www.untouchedbylight.com. In case we sparked your interest, we would like to invite you to visit us at the VinExpo in New York, booth #414.

  We kindly ask you to schedule a tasting with us in advance, as the Untouched by Light sparkling wine tasting will only be possible in limited capacities and at the agreed booked time.

  Thank you for your attention.

  You can schedule a meeting with Ms. Andreja Novak: andreja.novak@radgonske-gorice.si

  Best wishes,

  Radgonske gorice team

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• Untouched by Light – the world’s first sparkling wine made, sold and tasted in complete darkness now launched (Feb 23, 2023)

  Untouched by Light – the world’s first sparkling wine made, sold and tasted in complete darkness now launched

  Research shows that the exposure of wine to daylight or artificial lighting results in light-struck aromas

  1 October 2020 – Following the announcement made a year ago Radgonske Gorice have now officially launched a new sparkling wine brand called Untouched by Light. This sparkling wine's motto is that best things happen in the dark. According to Professor Emerita Ann C. Noble[1], the exposure of wine to daylight or artificial lighting results in what is commonly known as light-struck aromas (goût de lumière). For that reason Radgonske Gorice made a decision to turn to the dark side and produce their new sparkling wine.

  This wine is unique because of its production process. The night vison goggles are used for harvest, bottle rotation and packing. The wine is left to age for two to three years in Gornja Radgona cave in Slovenia, where it is untouched by the outside world, completely lightproof. In the jargon of Radgonske gorice this is popularly known as the Crafted by Darkness method. Once out of the cave, the wine is protected in a black lightproof bottle, packed in a vacuum-sealed bag blocking any additional light or air contact.

  “Untouched by Light is unique, premium sparkling wine, with which we hope to position Radgonske Gorice winery in the global market. It is highly recommendable to taste this wine in pitch darkness in good company, because the best things happen in the dark,” Borut Cvetkovič from Radgonske Gorice said.

  Untouched by Light is made from the best Chardonnay grapes (100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs) using the famous inside-the-bottle French fermentation method. “The first 2016 vintage is extremely fresh, fruity and citrusy with the aftertaste of green tea and mint. There is a continuation from the nose to the mouth. Very delicate bubbles give creaminess to the wine. It’s like an echo, balancing between the softness and crispiness which are usually in contradiction, but here they are together.”, said Pierre-Yves Bournerias, a specialist from the Institut Oenologique de Champagne.

  The winery’s oenologist Klavdija Topolovec Špur said: “Untouched by Light is a sparkling wine inspiration. Special harvesting by night, when it’s cold, using small crates; the grape processing method, but above all late maturation in complete darkness – all of that can be found embedded in the character of this wine. We can now taste both the wine and the fullness of its terroir. The last piece of the puzzle is the tradition of sparkling wine production in Radgonske Gorice winery, buttressed by profound knowledge and state-of-the-art technology.”

  While the winery is currently in search of local distributors across the globe, the limited 2000 samples of the 2016 Untouched by Light vintage are now available for orders on  untouchedbylight.com only.

  Radgonske Gorice winery from Slovenia has a 169-year-long tradition of sparkling wine production. It was inaugurated by Alojz Klenošek when Archduke John of Austria, a member of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine, expanded the wine production in this region. The tradition was ceaselessly cherished afterwards when the ownership of wine cellars was ceded to the Swiss-French Bouvier Family. Radgonske-gorice.si

  Untouched by Light characteristics:

  • Vintage: 2016
  • Acidity: 8 g/l
  • Alcohol: 12.0 vol %
  • Sugar: BRUT (very dry) 6.9 g/l

  Terroir and grapevine characteristics:

  • Plot: Selected especially in accordance with the soil profile, wine growth, grape ripening process and chemical parameters of must and wine
  • Plantation: Older, own selection, planted on a sunny – southern side
  • Ground: Eutric brown soil with limestone gravel admixture
  • Year of Planting: 1989
  • Grapevine Training Method: Double Guyot
  • Grapevine Load: 2 kg/grapevine

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  For additional press information please contact

  Andreja Novak, Radgonske gorice d.o.o., marketing: andreja.novak@radgonske-gorice.si, +386 2 564 85 18

  Jelena Mihelčić, Bruketa&Žinić&Grey, PR Manager: jelena.mihelcic@grey.com, +385 99 2117 507

   

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  [1] Noble, Ann C., Sensory study of the effect of fluorescent light on a sparkling wine and its base wine, American Journal of Enology and Viticulture, Vol. 40, No. 4, 1989.

• Meet Slovenian sparkling wine (Feb 23, 2023)

  Dear all,

  Radgonske gorice d.o.o. is the oldest producer of sparkling wines in Slovenia. Our tradition started back in 1852. This is reflected on the one hand in the wide range of our sparkling wines and in the high quality of our products on the other.

  We are especially proud of the latest product from our assortment, which is

  Untouched by Light: world’s first sparkling wine, produced in complete darkness.

  You can read more about this product at www.untouchedbylight.com. In case we sparked your interest, we would like to invite you to visit us at the VinExpo in New York, booth #414.

  We kindly ask you to schedule a tasting with us in advance, as the Untouched by Light sparkling wine tasting will only be possible in limited capacities and at the agreed booked time.

  Since our goals are brand new cooperation, good partnerships and new importers, please know that we are no one hit wonder and we certainly sail around the world of bubbles with confidence! We have been producing sparkling wines (for 170 years) according to the classical method, as well as the Charmat method. This means that over the years we have created an assortment that suits many tastes:

  • Srebrna radgonska penina (Silver Pearl) is a brand that combines simpler sparkling wines that are fruitier and even aromatic, produced using the Charmat method.
  • Zlata radgonska penina (Gold Penina) combines sparkling wines produced using the classical method. The basis is pure chardonnay (pure pinot noir for rose), maturing time is 36 months and we are talking about serious classic sparkling wines here, which are more demanding and of a stronger body.
  • Zlata radgonska penina Selection is another line of sparkling wines, produced using the classical method. Blanc de blancs or 100% pinot noir, matured for 24 months; clear sparkling wines, distinctly aperitif and intended for gastronomy.
  • Special bottlings; classic sparkling wines mature in our cellars for 10 years and more, they are labeled under the brand Millesime or Ciconia.
  • Pet-nat Renina is a petillant-naturelle from our indigenous variety, Ranina, made from grapes produced in accordance with the guidelines of organic production.

  In addition to some classic wines, the bubbles from our cellar also come in other forms, e.g. in the form of a “spritzer” in a can (a mixture of wine and mineral water – available in several forms, there is even a non-alcoholic version!). This product belongs to a category in Slovenia that is growing rapidly, both in popularity and sales, and based on feedback we believe it could also be interesting to the German-speaking market. On the one hand, we have the stores, and on the other, events – the convenience of the can for events (no glasses needed, there is no bottle operation, opening/closing/pouring + the content is refreshing and very drinkable).

  We tried to include a lot in a nutshell, but surely, we have not told you everything yet. We are also aware that our products could tell you even more than we can. Therefore, if you are interested in sparkling wines of Slovenia and have any additional questions for us, you are invited to a meeting at the VinExpo fair; a face-to-face conversation while tasting wine is always more satisfying than just reading and thinking about it. J

  Thank you for your attention.

  You can schedule a meeting with Ms. Andreja Novak: andreja.novak@radgonske-gorice.si

  Best wishes,

  Radgonske gorice team