Damijan Podversic is a leading figure in the world of orange wine. On his estate in the Collio Goriziano region, he began working in viticulture at a very young age and quickly achieved success. A pupil of the legendary master Josko Gravner, Damijan produces wines that are an expression of the grapes and this land, characterised by long macerations, in keeping with local traditions. Prelit, which literally means ‘poured’ in Slovenian, is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Fermentation and maceration on the skins take place for around 40 days in truncated-cone-shaped oak vats, followed by ageing for three years in 20–30-hectolitre wooden barrels and a further year of refinement in the bottle.
In the glass, it displays an intense ruby red colour; on the nose, it releases fruity notes of blackcurrants and blueberries, predominant in the Merlot, accompanied on the palate by the elegant and persuasive tannins of the Cabernet Sauvignon, which give the wine a substantial structure and a smooth finish.
To fully appreciate its style, this wine should be served at a temperature of 16–18°C.