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Aleš Kristančič is a Slovenian winemaker specializing in naturally produced wines from the Brda region. His Movia winery focuses on minimal intervention winemaking techniques, particularly with Pinot Noir and other grape varieties. Kristančič’s innovative approach, including orange wine production, has garnered international recognition among wine enthusiasts and professionals seeking unique flavor profiles and expressions of terroir.
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Aleš Kristančič ranks #57 of 224 in the Winemaker ranking, behind John Duval, ahead of Michel Chapoutier.
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Where is Aleš Kristančič's Movia winery located?
The Movia estate is located in the Brda wine region of Slovenia, which borders Italy's Collio region. Aleš Kristančič manages this historic estate, utilizing traditional and natural methods to craft unique expressions of the local terroir.
What is Movia's most famous sparkling wine?
Aleš Kristančič is famous for producing "Puro," a highly celebrated pétillant-naturel (pét-nat) sparkling wine. It is bottled unfiltered and unfined, famously requiring users to freeze the neck of the bottle to disgorge the yeast plug by hand before drinking.
How does Aleš Kristančič make his Pinot Grigio?
Unlike the typical pale Pinot Grigios of the region, Kristančič produces a deeply colored, skin-contact orange wine called "Lunar." He ferments the wine on its skins in large oak barrels and leaves it entirely unfiltered, creating a robust, textured profile.
What winemaking philosophy does Movia follow?
Aleš Kristančič is a pioneer of the natural wine movement, adhering strictly to organic and biodynamic practices in his vineyards. He avoids the use of synthetic chemicals in the fields and minimizes the addition of sulfur dioxide in the cellar.
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