# Silex Vingården i Klagshamn (2020)

- **Producer:** Vingården i Klagshamn
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Solaris
- **Region:** Skåne län, Sweden
- **Style:** Natural
- **Average price:** €71
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** lemon, elderflower, honeydew melon, green apple, vanilla, butter

## About this wine

Silex Vingården i Klagshamn is a white wine from Vingården i Klagshamn, a winery established in 2001 in Klagshamn, Skåne län, Sweden. The vineyard focuses on producing wines from grapes well-suited to the Swedish climate, aiming to express the unique terroir. Owners Lena Jörgensen and Murat Sofrakis are committed to a philosophy of minimal intervention in winemaking. The region's proximity to the Öresund strait and its geological landscape are considered influential factors in the wine's character. The 2020 vintage is part of their production, which emphasizes letting the grapes and vineyard speak for themselves.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyard uses local seaweed and horse manure for fertilization.
- Almost 80% of the vineyard is dedicated to the Solaris grape.
- Manual labor is central to most vineyard tasks, including harvest.
- Winery produces around 6,000-7,000 bottles annually from 1.8 hectares.

## Food pairing

The wine's freshness and nuanced acidity can cut through richer sauces and complement the delicate flavors of fish and poultry. Herbal notes in the wine can echo those found in accompanying dishes, creating a harmonious balance.

## Wine making process

Vingården i Klagshamn employs a philosophy of minimal intervention in its purpose-built winery. The winemaking process is designed to allow the grapes and vineyard to express themselves with as few adjustments as possible. Vineyard practices follow an ecological approach, utilizing local organic materials for fertilization and adhering to internationally approved ecological standards for crop protection. Most vineyard work, including the harvest, is performed manually, with a focus on selecting only the highest quality grapes. The winery aims to produce approximately 6,000-7,000 bottles annually from its 1.8 hectares of vineyard.