COUNTRY :
Slovakia
REGION :
Trnava
PRODUCTION :
Zemianske Sady is a family run estate that has been making wine in Hlohovec since 1912. At its inception, the estate was primarily a tobacco farm that also produced wines which sold locally and were beloved by the art scene in Prague. Due to the war and political strife, the estate stopped production until 1997, where now, the fourth and fifth generations have taken over.
The vineyards were replanted and the cellar reconstructed, and in 2010, the first vintage under the name Slobodné Vinárstvo was born. In 2016, they began farming their 17 hectares in an environmentally conscious way, and became members of the oldest biodynamic farmers association in Austria.
Bees are kept and herbs are grown to promote a healthy soil climate, which they consider paramount to making great wine. They are dedicated to minimal intervention winemaking and only grow varietals that are historically from the area and suited to the climate: Lemberger Blue, Grüner Veltliner, Rhine Riesling, Red Traminer, Devin, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Alibernet.
“Smetana”
Region: Trnava
Grape: Grüner Veltliner
Soil: loess, calcium
Average Age of Vines:
Farming: biodynamic
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: direct press, spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts
Aging: in stainless steel
Fining: none
Filtration: none
Added S02: low
“Majer”
Region: Trnava
Grape: Frankovka Modrá, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alibernet
Vineyard Size: 17 hectares
Soil: loess, calcium
Average Age of Vines: 10-35 years
Farming: biodynamic
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: spontaneous fermentation in neutral oak with indigenous yeasts
Aging: in neutral oak
Fining: none
Filtration: none
Added S02: low
“La Rose Et Le Vampire”
Region: Trnava
Grape: Frankovka Modrá, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alibernet
Vineyard Size: 17 hectares
Soil: loess, calcium
Average Age of Vines: 10-35 years
Farming: biodynamic
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: direct press, spontaneous fermentation in clay with indigenous yeasts
Aging: in cement
Fining: none
Filtration: none
Added S02: minimal at bottling
“Eggstasy II.”
Region: Trnava
Grape: Rizling
Vineyard Size: 17 hectares
Soil: loess, calcium
Average Age of Vines: 10-35 years
Farming: biodynamic
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: 10 day maceration, spontaneous fermentation in polyethylene tanks with indigenous yeasts
Aging: 18 months in neutral oak
Fining: none
Filtration: none
Added S02: low
“Pinoterra II.”
Region: Trnava
Grape: Pinot Gris
Vineyard Size: 17 hectares
Soil: loess, calcium
Average Age of Vines: 10-35 years
Farming: biodynamic
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: 7 day maceration, spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts
Aging: in polyethylene
Fining: none
Filtration: none
Added S02: low
“Vronski”
Region: Trnava
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyard Size: 17 hectares
Soil: loess, calcium
Average Age of Vines: 10-35 years
Farming: biodynamic
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: 7 day, semi-carbonic maceration, spontaneous fermentation in polyethylene with indigenous yeasts
Aging: in polyethylene
Fining: none
Filtration: none
Added S02: 15 mg/L
“Jantara”
Region: Trnava
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyard Size: 17 hectares
Soil: loess, calcium
Average Age of Vines: 10-35 years
Farming: biodynamic
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: 7 day maceration, spontaneous fermentation in terracotta with indigenous yeasts
Aging: 9 months in terracotta
Fining: none
Filtration: none
Added S02: low
“Hopera”
Region: Trnava
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc, Veltlini
Vineyard Size: 17 hectares
Soil: loess, calcium
Average Age of Vines: 10-35 years
Farming: biodynamic
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: Hops macerated, spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts
Aging: in stainless steel
Fining: none
Filtration: none
Added S02: low
“Veltlina”
Region: Trnava
Grape: Veltliner
Vineyard Size: 17 hectares
Soil: loess, calcium
Average Age of Vines: 10-35 years
Farming: biodynamic
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: 7 day maceration, spontaneous fermentation in cement tanks with indigenous yeasts
Aging: in cement tanks
Fining: none
Filtration: none
Added S02: low
“Rebela Rosa”
Region: Trnava
Grape: Frankovka Modrá, Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard Size: 17 hectares
Soil: loess, calcium
Average Age of Vines: 10-35 years
Farming: biodynamic
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: spontaneous fermentation in clay with indigenous yeasts
Aging: in clay
Fining: none
Filtration: none
Added S02: low
“Pinoterra”
Region: Trnava
Grape: Pinot Gris
Vineyard Size: 17 hectares
Soil: loess, calcium
Average Age of Vines: 10-35 years
Farming: biodynamic
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: 10 day semi-carbonic maceration, spontaneous fermentation in cement tanks with indigenous yeasts
Aging: in cement tanks and stainless steel
Fining: none
Filtration: none
Added S02: low
“Malý Majer”
Region: Trnava
Grape: Frankovka Modrá, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alibernet
Vineyard Size: 17 hectares
Soil: loess, calcium
Average Age of Vines: 10-35 years
Farming: biodynamic
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: spontaneous fermentation in oak barrels with indigenous yeasts
Aging: 18 months in oak barrels
Fining: none
Filtration: none
Added S02: low
“Devina”
Region: Trnava
Grape: Devin
Vineyard Size: 17 hectares
Soil: loess, calcium
Average Age of Vines: 10-35 years
Farming: biodynamic
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: 10 day maceration, spontaneous fermentation in cement tanks with indigenous yeasts
Aging: in cement and stainless steel
Fining: none
Filtration: none
Added S02: low
“Cutis Pinoter”
Region: Trnava
Grape: Pinot Gris
Vineyard Size: 17 hectares
Soil: loess, calcium
Average Age of Vines: 10-35 years
Farming: biodynamic
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: 2 week maceration, spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts
Aging: in stainless steel
Fining: none
Filtration: none
Added S02: low
“Eggstasy of Wine Alpinist”
Region: Trnava
Grape: Rizling
Vineyard Size: 17 hectares
Soil: loess, calcium
Average Age of Vines: 10-35 years
Farming: biodynamic
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: destemmed, 10 day maceration, spontaneous fermentation in open vats with indigenous yeasts, direct press
Aging: 6 months in terracotta eggs, 2 months in stainless steel
Fining: none
Filtration: none
Added S02: none
“pArtisan Cru”
Region: Trnava
Grape: Frankovka Modrá, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alibernet
Vineyard Size: 17 hectares
Soil: loess, calcium
Average Age of Vines: 10-35 years
Farming: biodynamic
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: 6 week separate spontaneous fermentation on skins in open vats, pigéage 3 times a day
Aging: 18 months in neutral oak
Fining: none
Filtration: none
Added S02: minimal at bottling
“Oranžista”
Region: Trnava
Grape: Pinot Gris
Vineyard Size: 17 hectares
Soil: loess, calcium
Average Age of Vines: 10-35 years
Farming: biodynamic
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: 7 day maceration, spontaneous fermentation in polyethylene tanks with indigenous yeasts
Aging: in polyethylene tanks
Fining: none
Filtration: none
Added S02: 17 mg/L
“Interval 104”
Region: Trnava
Grape: Rizling
Vineyard Size: 17 hectares
Soil: loess, calcium
Average Age of Vines: 10-35 years
Farming: biodynamic
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: spontaneous fermentation in neutral oak with indigenous yeasts
Aging: in neutral oak
Fining: none
Filtration: none
Added S02:
“Cutis Deviner”
Region: Trnava
Grape: Traminer, Devin
Vineyard Size: 17 hectares
Soil: loess, calcium
Average Age of Vines: 10-35 years
Farming: biodynamic
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: 4 week maceration, spontaneous fermentation in neutral oak with indigenous yeasts
Aging: in neutral oak
Fining: with bentonite
Filtration: none
Added S02: minimal at bottling
“Deviner”
Region: Trnava
Grape: Devin, Traminer
Vineyard Size: 17 hectares
Soil: loess, calcium
Average Age of Vines: 10-35 years
Farming: biodynamic
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: 5 week spontaneous fermentation on skins with indigenous yeasts
Aging: in neutral oak
Fining: with bentonite
Filtration: none
Added S02: low
“Supermajer”
Region: Trnava
Grape: Veltlini
Vineyard Size: 17 hectares
Soil: loess, calcium
Average Age of Vines: 10-35 years
Farming: biodynamic
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: 2 week maceration, spontaneous fermentation in neutral oak and acacia with indigenous yeasts
Aging: 24 months in neutral oak and acacia
Fining: with bentonite
Filtration: none
Added S02:
“Traja Boxeri”
Region: Trnava
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyard Size: 17 hectares
Soil: loess, calcium
Average Age of Vines: 10-35 years
Farming: biodynamic
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: 5-10 day maceration on skins
Aging: in stainless steel
Fining: with bentonite
Filtration: gently
Added S02:
“Interval 103”
Region: Trnava
Grape: Rizling, Veltlini
Vineyard Size: 17 hectares
Soil: loess, calcium
Average Age of Vines: 10-35 years
Farming: biodynamic
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: fermentation in used oak
Aging: in oak barrels
Fining: none
Filtration: none
Added S02: 44 mg/L at bottling
“Alternativa”
Region: Trnava
Grape: Frankovka Modrá
Vineyard Size: 17 hectares
Soil: loess, calcium
Average Age of Vines: 10-35 years
Farming: biodynamic
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: 6 week fermentation in open clay cisterns, bâtonnage three times per day
Aging: 24 months in oak
Fining: none
Filtration: none
Added S02: 19 mg/L at bottling