SLOVENSKA
VELIKA
LEGA
SVL classification for still and sparkling wines. With recognizable and clear branding on wine labels. Production and bottling is subject to strict rules that apply to association members.
SLOVENSKA VELIKA LEGA, SVL Vas and SVL Okoliš are classifications of still wines of SVL association winemakers. Wines bear the unique stamp of their place of origin, in accordance with the SVL association regulations.
Wines on the top of the classification pyramid. Avid single vineyard wines with a true sense of place.
The base of terroir-driven wines, reflecting the detailed location, elevation, and geology of the narrower wine-growing area (village).
Dry wines from the estate holdings, vinified and matured, with an emphasis on the expression of the territory (district).
| SVL Lega | SVL Vas | SVL Okoliš | |
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| Origin | Single vineyard | Narrow production area, defined by the SVL Rulebook | Wine-growing district |
| Varieties | Selected varieties, traditional for the wine-growing region, at least 85% share in a blend | Selected varieties, traditional for the wine-growing region, with at least 70% share in a blend | All recommended and allowed varieties of the wine-growing district |
| Max yield | 50 hl/ha or 1,3 kg per vine | 60 hl/ha or 1,5 kg per vine | Quality wine defined by law |
| Release date | White: >12 months Red: >24 months after harvest |
White: >12 months Red: >18 months after harvest |
White: >6 months Red: >12 months after harvest |
Wines of the SVL association members, bottled in accordance with the association rules and regulations, are clearly marked with the association's trademark on the labels. Wines from the narrowest geographical area, single vineyard or plot, also include geographical longitude and latitude on the label.
Origin first. Then secondary fermentation. Our high quality standards for the production of origin-specific still wines lay the foundations for the production of sparkling wines - in strict accordance with the traditional method. Only chosen varieties can bear the SVL Penina label. Grapes are exclusively handpicked, destemmers are not allowed.
| SVL Penina Estate | SVL Penina Estate (Single Vineyard) | SVL Penina | SVL Penina (Single Vineyard) | |
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| Association member with a 70 % share of sparkling wine in their total production |  |
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| single vineyard penina | |
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| hand picked | |
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| Minimum of time on the lees: • min. 15 months for non-vintage penina, • min. 36 months for vintage penina |
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| Recommended and permitted varieties, with a minimum of 85% share in the blend | |
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Designation of penina sparkling wine from the narrowest geographical area, single vineyard or plot includes geographical longitude and latitude. SVL association members dedicated to sparkling wine production, with a share of sparkling that exceeds 70 percent of the total production, are classified with the mark of SVL PENINA ESTATE.
Terroir is all about the 3P. The Plant, the Place and the People. The personality of the true winemaker imprints the wine, and that is terroir too. The SVL Members vouch that their produce is crafted, bottled and classified in strict accordance with the agreed upon rules of the SVL Association.
