Žametovka (Modra Kavčina)

  • Primary Region(s): Posavje (Dolenjska).

  • The Grape & Its Cultivation: Famous for being the variety of the Old Vine in Maribor, the world's oldest living grapevine. It is a hardy, late-ripening grape with thin skins.

  • Winemaking & Styles: Rarely seen as a single-varietal wine. It is the essential red grape component of the light-bodied Cviček blend, providing the base color and delicate red fruit flavors.

  • Tasting Profile: As a component in Cviček, it offers subtle notes of raspberry and strawberry with very high acidity and a light body.

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