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Dvory
nad Žitavou:
Our vinery is located in the village of
Dvory nad Žitavou in the Nové Zámky District
in the Nitra Region.
Situated in the Danube lowland on the east
bank of the Zitava River, Dvory nad Žitavou
is one of the oldest and largest villages in
Nové Zámky.
The exact date of its establishment is
unknown, but it entered the historical
record in 1075 and had already existed for
some time.
Our Vinery:
The location of our vineyards in the
southwestern lowlands of the Carpathians
provides an ideal southeasterly exposure, so
the sun warms the soil and the roots of our
vines from early in the morning until late
in the day.
The six designated wine producing regions of
Slovakia are concentrated along the lower
elevations and foothills of the Carpathian
mountains. On the map, the wine regions
cluster around Bratislava and then form a
narrow band to the east roughly paralleling
the Danube and the Hungarian border.
The geology of South Slovakia is diverse and
presents great opportunities to explore the
terroir of the country. Our wines convey
much more than the fruit of the vine. When
you enjoy a glass of our wines, you also
enjoy the flavor of the place and the care
of the wine makers.
Our vineyards, winery, and cellars are
located in the South Slovakia Region,
Juznoslovenska, and our wines proudly bear
this appellation on their labels.
About Slovakia
A politically youthful country, independent
since 1993, Slovakia’s wine production dates
from before the 10th century.
A Central European country sharing the same
latitude as Alsace and Burgundy, Slovakia’s
geographical location is perfectly suited to
the cultivation of wine producing grapes.
A mountainous, well-irrigated country,
Slovakia is divided into six distinct wine
regions: Nitra, South Slovakia, Central
Slovakia, Eastern Slovakia, Small
Carpathians, and Tokay.
Landlocked and distant from any large body
of water, Slovakia enjoys a moderate
continental climate which favors the
production of excellent wines when combined
with careful cultivation.
A member of NATO and the European Union
since 2004, Slovakia is rapidly modernizing
its wine producing facilities while
preserving the traditions of more than 1,000
years of making wine.
With a history of wines that have graced the
tables of French kings and Austrian
emperors, Slovakia today produces wines that
compare favorably to the better known wines
of Europe.
Our Wines:
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Alibernet
2003
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History: This cross
between alicante bouschet and
cabernet sauvignon emerged as
recently as 1950 from the Ukraine.
The blue/black skin and the red
flesh of this grape yield a dark red
wine that retains characteristics of
the color and flavor of its
progenitors. |
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Palette: Deep ruby
red. |
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Bouquet: Fruit scents
of blackberries and black currants. |
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Tasting Notes: A dry
wine with spicy, peppered fruit
flavors, a high tannin content, and
a long finish. |
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Serving Temperature: 64º
F
(18º C) |
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Food Pairings: Alibernet
has the tannins and body to pair
well with red meats and hard
cheeses. It is a natural complement
to roasted or slow-cooked dishes
like hovädzia pecienka na hubách or
braised lamb shanks. |
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Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 |
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History: This noblest
of grapes has been cultivated for
several centuries in Bordeaux,
France, where it was known as Vidure
for its hard vine. Because the fruit
is small with a thick skin, it
yields an extracted wine that is
high in tannin and color. |
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Palette: Deep ruby to
a regal magenta-purple. |
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Bouquet: Floral and
fruity aromas of violet, cherry,
plum, and black currants, enlivened
by black pepper and sweetened by
chocolate, vanilla and caramel. |
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Tasting Notes: A dry
wine with dark cherry, black
currant, and green pepper anchored
by cedar and mushroom with moderate
tannin and a long, persistent
finish. |
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Serving Temperature: 63º
- 64º F (18º C) |
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Food Pairings: Outstanding
with red meats, game, pork, cabernet
sauvignon is perfect with hearty
sviecková or a substantial prime
rib. In addition to pairing well
with a wide variety of cheeses, it
is a pleasant companion to dark,
semi-sweet chocolate deserts. |
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Frankovka modrá 2003 |
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History: This ancient
variety, also known as lemberger and
blaufrankisch, probably originated
in Germany or Austria during the 8th
century. The small, strikingly dark
blue berries produce a slightly
acidic, deep red wine with
characteristic hues of blue. |
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Palette: Deep ruby
with hints of purple. |
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Bouquet: Scents of
ripe fruit, fig, cherry, strawberry,
and raspberry. |
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Tasting Notes: A dry
wine full of dark berries and
candied fruit with balanced tannin
and a long finish. |
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Serving Temperature: 61º
- 65º F (16º - 18º C) |
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Food Pairings: Frankovka
modra pairs especially well with
spiced dishes, leaner meats, tomato
based sauces and strongly flavored
cheeses. It is an able accompaniment
to Slovakian kurací paprikáš,
Catalan escalivada, and feta, pepper
jack, and limburger. |
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Pinot Noir 2005 |
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History: One of the
oldest wine grapes, this variety has
been cultivated in Burgundy, France,
for nearly 2000 years. Wines
produced from these thin-skinned
purple berries are strongly
influenced by where they are grown,
the terroir. |
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Palette: Light crimson
to a medium depth ruby. |
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Bouquet: Aromas of
violet, rosemary, cherry, raspberry,
and strawberry, balanced by the
earthy tones of green tea and
mushroom. |
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Tasting Notes: A dry
wine with strawberry, cherry,
raspberry and chocolate, with
spices, cedar, and mushrooms with
medium tannins and a long finish. |
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Serving Temperature: 61º
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Food Pairings: Generally
complementary with beef, veal, pork,
pinot noir is a pleasure with
Slovakian pork živánska, a surprise
with a wilted spinach salad, and an
ideal match with gruyere, mild
cheddar and other similar cheeses. |
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St.
Laurent 2003 |
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History: This variety,
genetically related to the pinot
noir, is thought to have originated
in Alsace, France. The thick
skinned, black berries produce a
deep red wine praised for its body
and tannin content. |
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Palette: Subdued red
to dark cherry red. |
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Bouquet: Herbaceous
and fruity with raspberry and
strawberry. |
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Tasting Notes: A
semi-dry wine with cherry and
blackberry, prunes, fresh herbs and
chocolate with soft tannins and a
medium finish. |
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Serving Temperature: 61º
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Food Pairings: Versatile
like the pinot noir, St. Laurent
complements lean or fatty meats. It
pairs well with smoked meat and
sausage dishes like klobásový kolác,
a Slovakian favorite. St. Laurent
favors mild and creamy cheeses, like
edam and chevre. |
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Chardonnay 2004 |
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History: The
earliest European reference to this
grape occurs in 1330, but many believe
it originated earlier in the Middle
East, where it is well established. The
ripe, golden-yellow fruit is small,
juicy, and thin skinned, generally
producing a higher alcohol content wine. |
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Palette: Medium
yellow-green to light gold. |
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Bouquet: Grapefruit,
lemon, and orange blossom warmed with
peach, apple and pineapple with the
earthiness of mushroom and the luxury of
almond and butter. |
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Tasting Notes: A
harmonious, dry wine with apple, pear,
peach, lemon, and tangerine flashes,
with creamy vanilla and caramel, and a
long finish. |
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Serving Temperature: 50º -
54º F (10º - 12º C) |
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Pairings: A versatile
wine, chardonnay works well alone or
with fish, poultry, and pasta. It
equally complements a simple Slovakian
halusky or an elegant salmon rillette. A
gregarious wine, it loves havarti and
provolone cheeses and kalamata olives. |
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Pinot Grigio 2004 |
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History: Also
known as pinot gris, this mutation of
the pinot noir was identified in France
during the 14th century but is possibly
much older. The grapes are primarily a
muted purple but can range to shades of
pink, even on the same bunch, and
produce a light, dry wine. |
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Palette: Late
autumn straw to pale gold. |
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Bouquet: The
sweetness of caramel and peach balanced
with the freshness of lemon and orange
blossom. |
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Tasting Notes: A dry,
slightly earthy, herbaceous wine with
suggestions of citrus, apricot, and
vanilla and a very long finish. |
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Serving Temperature: 50º -
54º F (10º - 12º C) |
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Food
Pairings: Pinot grigio can
complement fish and seafood or contrast
with butter and cream sauces. It
balances the acidity of foods like
kapustnica and salad nicoise. It also
works well with slightly acidic or salty
cheeses like asiago pressato or ricotta
salata. |
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Sauvignon Blanc 2005 |
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History: This
variety emerged in southwest France as
early as the 11th century and is
believed to have originated in the
Balkans. The green, thick skinned
berries are high in acid content and
produce crisp, herbaceous wine. |
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Palette: Bright,
clear yellow to translucent light green. |
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Bouquet: The
citrus scents of grapefruit and lemon
sweetened by apple, figs, and melon,
complemented by the smell of freshly cut
grass. |
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Tasting Notes: A semi-dry
wine with pronounced gooseberry, and
hints of bell pepper, fig, citrus and
summer melon. |
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Serving Temperature: 50º -
54º F (10º - 12º C) |
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Food
Pairings: Frequently
paired with mundane salads and fish
dishes, sauvignon deserves a tryst with
Slovakian plený pstruh, Lebanese chicken
shawarma and fattoush. Sauvignon
cheerfully accompanies pungent and salty
cheeses like pecorino and chevre. |
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 Oz
Clarke, author of a shelf-full of books about wine,
including Oz Clarke’s Pocket Guide to Wine 2007, laments
the loss of "the traditional heart of wine," the taste
of "the place, the grape variety, and the people who
make it."
In an effort to get away from the everyday "ultramodern,
smooth-edged" wines, Clarke traveled to Russia and the
former Soviet bloc nations, where he enjoyed organic
Slovakian Frankovka and other wines. These wines were
not sophisticated, processed, or homogenized, but they
were wines "of place" and "culture."
Ultimately, he says, "I loved drinking them, because
they brought the taste of human endeavor to the glass,
rather than the smooth sheen of industrial efficiency."
You, too, will love drinking our wines because The River
fills each bottle only with the traditional heart of
wine.
Mr. Clarke's statements about Slovakian wine are general
approbations and should not be interpreted as a specific
endorsement of The River label.
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Ana Linares
Managing Member
Phone#: 305-364-5979
Fax#: 305-364-5980
E-mail: alinares@theriverwines.com |
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