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✦ The Landscape & TerroirCabernet Sauvignon is a demanding variety that requires maximum sunshine and the highest average temperatures to achieve full phenolic ripeness. While the Batič farm cultivates this grape across seven sites, the Angel Cabernet Sauvignon is born from only two exceptional vineyards: Vogrsko Mali Dunaj and, most prominently, Loke Koladovca. Situated in the warmest microclimate of the Vipava Valley, the marlstone soils of Loke provide the perfect foundation for a wine of profound depth and concentration.
✦ The Wine & VarietiesCrafted from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, this is not just another Bordeaux blend; it is a pure expression of the Vipava Valley’s warmth and the Batič family’s dedication to uncompromising quality. With an incredibly low yield of just 0.4 kg per vine, every drop reflects intense focus and the very essence of the terroir.
✦ Winemaking PhilosophyTrue to Batič’s Demeter-certified biodynamic principles, the grapes were carefully hand-selected on the afternoon of October 9th, aligning with the rhythms of nature. The process is defined by patience: natural maceration until fermentation is complete, followed by biological crushing in 225-litre barrels. The wine then rests for 25 months in a precise balance of 50% new and 50% used oak, allowing it to mature gracefully. It was finally bottled at the end of December 2022, entirely unfiltered, preserving its living soul.
✦ Why It MattersBatič Angel Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 is a testament to what happens when human patience meets a perfect vintage and exceptional terroir. It is a powerful, yet unforced wine—a living entity designed to age and evolve, telling the story of the warmest sun in the Vipava Valley.
✦ Key Facts
Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2020
Region: Vipava Valley, Slovenia (Location: Loke – Koladovca)
Soil: Marlstone
Farming Method: Biodynamic (Demeter certified)
Harvesting: Hand-picked (strict selection on Oct 9, 2020)
Vineyard Age: Planted in 2003, 2004 (Density: 5,200 vines/Ha)
Yield: ~2.1 tons/Ha (0.4 kg/vine)
Ageing: 25 months in 225L oak barrels (50% new, 50% used); Unfiltered
Serving Temperature: 18°C
Ageing Potential: 2045
