Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc, Hibernal, Pinot Blanc
Region: Moravia, Czech
Vintage: 2021
Viticulture: Organic
Soils: Limestone + Loess
Vinification: Short maceration then fermented in tank
Aging: In tank
Fining or Filtering: None
Notes from the importer: Petr Koráb studied to become an attorney, but shortly after moving to Prague to practice law, he realized what he really wanted was to spend his time in the vineyard his grandfather had planted in 1934. “I love living with a vineyard, animals, around nature. But the main engine for me is endless learning.” Petr’s cellar among his neighbors Petr cultivates nearly 4 hectares of vineyards, some vines are 84 years old. New plantings are on limestone subsoil. Varieties selected are typical of the region. The first vintage of KORÁB - živá hora (live hill) was 2006. It began with cultivation of grapes in old vineyards, fermentation has always been spontaneous with an authentic mindset. Gradually, the vineyards were converted to organic cultivation and supplemented this with biodynamic philosophy. Petr discovered how he farmed affected the wines in the cellar. If he started with fruit that was clean and healthy the wine needs little in the cellar. This allows him to opporte in the cellar by, “controlled doing nothing”, as he describes. Petr Koráb is trying to find an authentic way. Not only new ways but also time tested old ways forgotten in today's consumer lifestyle. The ultimate goal is to bottle living wine not "marred" by additives.
