{"product_id":"2022-enosophia-dika-frankovka-liberty","title":"2022 Enosophia, `DIKA` Frankovka - Liberty","description":"\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eIn 2018, winemaker Martin Kovačević and his wife, vineyard manager Lucija Kovačević, took the reins of this historic estate. The young couple, who met while studying viticulture and oenology at the University of Zagreb, now work from a newly renovated, modern winery and farm 160 hectares of vines on the slopes of the Krndija mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003ePreviously known as ‘Feravino’, the winery was renamed ‘Enosophia’ in 2025. Combining the words ‘eno’, meaning wine, and ‘sophia’, wisdom, Martin and Lucija feel ‘Enosophia’ better reflects their vision of thoughtful winemaking rooted in knowledge, curiosity, and respect for their land. The DIKA range (translating to ’pride’ in Croatian) is sealed under screwcap to preserve freshness and celebrates varieties native to central Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe winery’s history dates back to 1804, with their original cellar located in Feričanci, a village in the region of Slavonia, Eastern Croatia. Winemaking was first introduced to the region by Cistercian and Templar monks during the 13th century. It remains one of Croatia’s key wine regions today, though is perhaps best known as the source of the Slavonian oak widely used in winemaking across the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eSlavonia is home to Croatia’s most important white grape Graševina (aka Welschriesling). This aromatic variety accounts for approximately a third of plantings in the region and produces textured wines with bright acidity and orchard fruit flavours. Vinified in stainless steel tanks, DIKA Graševina is fresh and fruit-driven, with floral aromas, white peach flavours and a touch of almond on the finish. The label pays tribute to Dora Pejačević, Croatia’s first female composer, who is credited with popularising orchestral music in the country during the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eFrankovka (aka Blaufränkisch), described locally as `the queen of the vineyards`, has a rich history in Croatia and accounts for almost a third of Enosophia’s vines. Aged for six to nine months in large, used Slavonian oak barrels made from the surrounding forests, this is an easy-drinking red wine with juicy black and red berry fruit aromas balanced by fresh acidity, smooth tannins and complementary notes of herbs and spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiPaper-root MuiAccordion-root accordion_accordion__I9cut Mui-expanded MuiAccordion-rounded MuiPaper-elevation1 MuiPaper-rounded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-root MuiCollapse-entered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapperInner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"region\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiAccordionDetails-root\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eEnosophia winery owns 160 hectares of vines, spread across three locations within a 24-kilometer radius from its base in the Feričanci village. The winery focuses mostly on Frankovka (aka Blaufrankisch), which accounts for almost a third of Enosophia’s vines, and Graševina (aka Welschriesling), Croatia’s most important white grape. The region’s continental climate and cool soils with high clay content and low in organic matter combine to produce expressively aromatic wines. The vines are trained via the double Guyot method and grow on the slopes of Krndija Mountain, benefiting from the significant moderating effect that the surrounding forests have in the area's hot, dry summers and cold wet winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 vintage was characterised by a warm spring, followed by a dry summer. Occasional rainfall began in September which provided some much needed respite for the vines. Warm and dry conditions throughout harvest produced healthy and evenly ripened grapes. Yields were moderate, and the grapes showed good concentration and varietal character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe grapes were harvested by hand and transported to the winery. The fruit was destemmed and crushed, followed by maceration and fermentation with selected yeasts for 12 days in stainless-steel tanks between 22ºC to 26ºC. The wine was then transferred to used Slavonian oak barrels of 3,000 and 4,000 litres for 18 months. The wine spent a further six months in stainless steel tanks followed by three months of bottle ageing in the cellar prior to release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRuby red in colour, this is an easy-drinking red wine with juicy black and red berry fruit aromas of plums, cherries, cranberries, and blackberries. The palate is smooth and medium bodied, with the ripe fruity flavours balanced by fresh acidity, smooth tannins and complementary notes of herbs and spices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wine Tasting Adventure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56827056357754,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/4297\/9770\/files\/FrankovkaEnosophiaNew-BIGGER__250x500_67d50871-8e10-404e-95b8-5c3358ef2160.png?v=1776782216","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-ta.co.uk\/products\/2022-enosophia-dika-frankovka-liberty","provider":"Wine Tasting Adventure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}