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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Zelen is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Primorski, Slovenia.
Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for herbaceous, nutty, citrus, floral and spicy.
The regions that matter for it are Vipava Valley and Kras.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, low-yielding vigour and a preference for windy, harsh.
It blends readily with Ribolla and Malvasia.
Watch for the synonyms: Zelen.
At the table it suits grilled fish with salad, creole-style prawns and thick-sliced ham on the bone.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Vipava Valley
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Kras
Read →Blends well with.
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Ribolla
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Malvasia
Read →Food pairings.
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grilled fish with salad
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creole-style prawns
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thick-sliced ham on the bone
Also labelled.
Zelen.
Bottles to look for.
- Burja Estate 'Burja' Zelen, Vipava, Slovenia
- Fedora Zelen, Vipava, Slovenia
- Guerila Zelen, Vipava, Slovenia
- Pasji Rep Zelen, Vipava, Slovenia
- Pikasi Zelen, Vipava, Slovenia
- Santei Zelen, Vipava, Slovenia
- Stemberger Zelen, Kras, Slovenia
- Vina Krapez Zelen, Vipava, Slovenia
Zelen: common questions
01.What does Zelen taste like?+
Zelen tastes of herbaceous, nutty, citrus, floral and spicy. Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Zelen from?+
Zelen originates in Primorski, Slovenia.
03.Where is Zelen grown?+
The key regions for Zelen are Vipava Valley and Kras.
04.What food pairs with Zelen?+
Pour it with grilled fish with salad, creole-style prawns and thick-sliced ham on the bone.
05.What else is Zelen called?+
Zelen is also labelled Zelen.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Slovenia.