OTIUM PROFILE

We are in Istrian Region that before the second war was an Italian land. The winery is established on 2001 in the middle of the area famous for the production of MALVASIA ISTRIANA. All the vineyards are on the hill but with the view on the sea that is 8 km far from the vinery. In our area we have a particular situation of the land because we have red clay, white clay end black clay, clay that give to the grape same different proprieties. The winery is modern with all the new technical equipment for the vinification of the grapes. We have decided that our mission is to work only the typical grapes born here and specially MALVASIA ISTRIANA. We produce 2 types of plate MALVASIA ISTRIANA and 1 type of sparkling MALVASIA ISTRIANA. Brief History We produce btl of wine for year but the vinery is potential producer about btl of wine for year, number that we think is the border line for producing quality.

This wine comes from a selection of Malvasia istriana grown on white clay ( BIJELA GLINA) of the wonderful hills surrounding Verteneglio. The colour is straw yellow with greenish reflections, fresh and fruity its aromas with a hint of orange blossom. Light bodied with a dry and well balanced taste. Enjoy this wine with fish dishes and mussels. Drink at 10-12°C ORTONERO ISTARSKA MALVAZIJA D.O.C.

From the vineyards of red clay ( CRVENA GLINA) at the foot of Verteneglio’s hills we get this wine. The colour is straw yellow, fruity the aromas with reminiscences of vanilla. Medium bodied with smooth and dry taste. Enjoy it with fish and light dishes. Drink at 10-12°C ORTONERO ART ISTARSKA MALVAZIJA D.O.C.

The cuvée is a blend between wines coming from white clay (40% ) and red clay (60%). After a 60 days fermentation in stainless steel vats we get a pale straw yellow wine, round, elegant, dry, with apple and citrus aromas. Enjoy at anytime, as aperitif or with fish dishes. Drink at 6-8°C ORTONERO BRUT Sparkling wine – ISTARSKA MALVAZIJA D.O.C.