2017 Brkić 'Mjesečar' Zilavka

100% Žilavka, full certified biodynamic farming. Karst plateau soils rich in limestone, surrounded by hills and high mountains in Čitluk in the Mostar region of Bosnia & Herzegovina. Mjesečar (mee-yeh-seh-char) - literally translated to "Moonwalker", was the first wine that Josip produced entirely under biodynamic principles. Made of 100% Zilavka, produced biodynamically in accordance with the lunar calendar, the wine undergoes spontanous fermentation with full berries, and then aged sur lie in 250 liter Bosnian-oak casks, for 14 months. No added sulfur and bottled unfiltered.

This wine is so special and unique. While it sees 'maceration' it is a whole berry maceration so as to provide very restrained and elegant expressions of the skins. Delivering elegant aromatics of apricots, pineapple, and fruit salad, with white tea, honeyed walnuts, coconut oil, and local wildflowers. Only gentle tannins emerge on the palate, where a walnut-oil texture is supported by a backbone of acidity and a deliberately mineral finish.

A true masterpiece of Zilavka by Josip whcih showcases the depth, complexity and elegance that can be achieved through this magnificent grape and terroir.