This fruit-forward, characterful wine melds very special aromas from fermentation and partial maturation in oak, its initial swagger giving way to more harmonious perceptions that thrill the senses.

Sun-dried hay and walnut skin aromas accompany nectarines and confectioner’s cream, comparisons that spring instinctively, and very clearly, to mind.

The warm, plush mouthfeel with its discreet acidity and pleasing sensation of elegant fullness derives from the fact that at least ten per cent of the wine is conditioned in mid-sized oak casks.

Since 1998, qualified oenologist Igor has transformed the property. He started with the land today, Branko has more than six hectares under almost exclusively white skinned varieties - and then concentrated on the winery itself and the hospitality facilities. Fermentation and maturation cellars were given a complete makeover. Modern winemaking equipment was brought in to ensure that grapes and bunches are treated with due respect.

Pairing Suggestions: Accompaniment to fish hors d’oeuvres, vegetable risottos and flans, white meat, cured ham and fresh cheese.

Maturation: Partial maturation in oak,at least ten per cent of the wine is conditioned in mid-sized oak casks.