2023 Piquentum Malvasia

Piquentum is crafted by Dimitri Brečević, a French-trained winemaker born in Jurançon who returned to his father's homeland in Istria, Croatia. This 100% Malvazija Istarska (Malvasia Istriana) is grown in the white flysch soils of the rugged, truffle-rich forested interior, contrasting with coastal plantings. The wine undergoes 3-4 days of skin contact maceration in open vats with spontaneous fermentation using native yeasts, then ages 70% in barrel and 30% in stainless steel. The winery operates from a repurposed World War II concrete water bunker, producing natural wines with minimal intervention that express Istria's unique terroir.