# Lotima Terroir Lottenlund Estate (2020)

- **Producer:** Lottenlund Estate
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Solaris
- **Region:** Skåne län, Sweden
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €27
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** honeydew melon, blossom, pear, vanilla, cloves

## About this wine

Lotima Terroir Lottenlund Estate is a 2020 white wine from Lottenlund Estate in Skåne län, Sweden, primarily made from the Solaris grape. The estate, founded by Tina Berthelsen and Manfred, is dedicated to sustainable practices, utilizing fungus-resistant PIWI grape varieties. Their winemaking philosophy centers on minimal intervention, allowing the vineyard's character to shine through. The wine's unique profile is partly shaped by its aging in new Swedish oak barrels, a distinctive regional touch.

## Interesting facts

- Lottenlund Estate champions PIWI grape varieties, which are naturally resistant to fungal diseases.
- The estate's philosophy emphasizes that 70% of a wine's flavor is created in the vineyard.
- Swedish oak barrels are used for aging, adding a unique regional influence to the wine.
- Lottenlund Estate also produces spirits and vermouth, showcasing their broader craft.

## Food pairing

The wine's freshness and subtle spice notes complement delicate seafood and poultry. Its acidity can cut through richer sauces, while its aromatic profile harmonizes with herbaceous elements in dishes.

## Wine making process

The Lotima Terroir Lottenlund Estate 2020 is produced using Solaris grapes, a PIWI (fungus-resistant) variety. The winemaking process emphasizes minimal intervention, with a significant portion of the wine's character developed in the vineyard. Key to its profile is the fermentation and aging in new Swedish oak barrels. This approach aims to allow the inherent qualities of the grape and the terroir of Skåne län to be expressed in the final wine.